My Top 10 Movie Hot Takes

I'm no stranger to having a hot take on a movie or franchise that get people fired up. These are the top 10 movie opinions that have gotten the most fiery response from all of you!
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[@demonofthefall2454]

Child's Play 3 is raw. Putting live rounds into those guns is crazy

[@d0nram0n]

Call me weird but Shelton's death always made me burst out laughing, not even because he was an antagonist but because it's so random and the face he makes when he gets shot

[@ajbolllin617]

I don't understand people who say the 2003 TCM Is a bad Reboot..It's perfect!

[@joeabernathy5402]

Eh perfect is a bit of a stretch. It looks like a late 90s industrial video and its more based on the reputation of the original film rather than the actual film. The Zeitgeist chainsaw massacre is a more apt title.

[@jacksonscott690]

⁠@@joeabernathy5402This perfectly sums it up

[@idiot_city5244]

It's an edgelords wet dream

[@user-jh4gj5ps2r]

It’s the best horror remake of all time. It’s better than the original 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fleshsuitman]

It's a texas chainsaw movie where the main girl looks right out of the oos singing a song about alabama. And that's just the beginning of the issues it has.

[@ethanpatterson7511]

I didn’t even realize calling the OG Terminator a slasher was controversial. It’s my favorite film and one of the reasons is how it mixes action, sci-if, slasher and romance so well

[@colten53]

I get weird looks when I put it in my top 10 favorite horror films list. It’s the very definition of a horror movie with a Sci-Fi twist rather than a supernatural one. It has all the hallmarks of a slasher movie but they’re all done to perfection. You have an unstoppable killer that doesn’t show emotion for a justified plot reason that makes the killer genuinely terrifying. You have a phenomenal final girl in Sarah Connor who never feels too helpless to the point of annoyance but not too strong that it feels forced and unrealistic for a waitress to be badass. She has to use what she has learned and her wits to win. The nudity and sex in the movie are one of the few instances I can think of where it is necessary for the plot. It shows the T-800 is a force to be reckoned with even when he’s at a complete disadvantage for a normal human. It puts Kyle Reese in a relatable underdog position where he has to use his wits to survive. The sex scene is the culmination of Sarah and Kyle’s relationship and the thing that leads to the birth of John Connor and closing the time loop as we know it in T1. To not call it horror feels like an insult to horror. Like “horror can’t be this good.” It’s the same issue people tend to raise when Hannibal Lecter properties are classified as thrillers or when modern movies call themselves “elevated horror.” Just like any genre, horror can be schlocky but it can also be great art.

[@juangiorno7480]

Just check out the Wikipedia page for T1; the mods literally have rule against labeling T1 as a horror/slasher film. Neckbeard behavior lol

[@LiquidHayter]

Reminds me of Alien. Alot of people thinks it's scifi movie. Sure buts a slasher in space

[@RayNotCharles]

Not to mention, the villain technically kills the hero. I feel like even if the bomb wouldn’t have done it, the beatings he took and the one bullet would’ve eventually done Kyle in.

[@markshadows3667]

As awesome as T2 is, I've always thought the original Terminator was better. I was slightly obsessed with that movie ever since I saw it on cable in the 80s.

[@jamiewilshaw3595]

The TCM 2003 remake was beautifully disturbing

[@TheDynamicApprentice]

3:11 #10: The Terminator is a Slasher 5:55 #9: The Exorcist III is better than The Exorcist 9:30 #8: Friday the 13th (1980) sucks! 14:08 #7: Halloween III: Season of the Witch is the 2nd best of the Halloween Franchise 18:12 #6: Freddy Krueger can survive without Robert Englund 24:10 #5: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 remake is the best of the franchise 28:33 #4: Terminator: Dark Fate is a great sequel to Terminator 2: Judgement Day 43:23 #3: Child’s Play 3 is better than the original 48:05 #2: Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn is my least favorite of the franchise 52:58 #1: Rob Zombie’s Halloween II is one of the best in the Halloween franchise.

[@shawnhendrix8671]

Nahhh no way man . Child’s play 1 1988 is the best.

[@markfarrens7733]

Halloween 3 has one of the most memorable kills. The kids head melting into poisonous snakes and insects, mwah

[@TheSt1092]

Your take on The Terminator is spot on.

[@LucyLioness100]

Even Ryan Hollinger did a vid a few years back talking about how it’s a slasher. I don’t really consider it horror, but I can see the points for why some have classified it as such

[@ChronicBreakdown]

I agree with his take on T1 but not really dark fate. like I get it, and he makes some good arguments but I just simply don't enjoy the movie.

[@TheSt1092]

I'm with you on that@@ChronicBreakdown

[@maskedman5657]

I don't agree on Dark Fate being the Best T2 Sequel. I think Salvation and 3 are better

[@tyrelledavenport106]

No it’s not lol. If that’s the case then Harry Potter is a crime series 🤣

[@iiitzHimmy]

My hot take - Jurassic Park is a full on horror movie. I still to this day don’t understand Joe it was marketed as a kids/family movie 😂 I saw it in the theater, my cousin was crying, kids were getting taken out of the theater, I’ve heard of kids throwing up during it.

[@malisle13descendantslover46]

I mean dead meat covered it

[@dannygagne4693]

Started it with my young kid the other day and realized that it was scary as fuck. Had to stop the movie when the T-Rex appears because he was shitting his pants 😅

[@Lakeshow82]

It was marketed as a kids movie to sell toys.

[@neonsmoviereviews7969]

Everyone forgets Spielberg started off as a horror filmmaker, and I feel like he’s always found ways to keep the horror in his films

[@skyofthelivingdead]

I’m with you on that, I’ve always considered it a horror. The book definitely is.

[@TheIshShow1]

Exorcist 3 has the best jumpscare of all time, that puts it ahead of the original for me too lol

[@playedout148]

The Exorcist is better movie imo but that's partly due to the 3 characters other than Regan. Also, themes of losing faith, the fear and frustration of having a sick child, etc.

[@well-dressed-bird]

​@@playedout148yes, in my opinion it's 2 films in 1. As a childless person, you fear the paranormal. When you watch As a parent, you feel it 1000x more intensely from the mother's perspective and fear being helpless when you're child needs you. It completely turns into a brand new movie when you get the life experience of being a parent.

[@isaacslayton7207]

Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2 is like Madame Web for horror fans

[@RedSpade37]

I think this take is what the younger people would call "Based"

[@idiot_city5244]

It's worse

[@daimonatkins3046]

Rob Zombie’s sequel did have a rushed schedule and some things didn’t turn out how Rob wanted but it still succeeded more than Madame Web did in what it was trying to do

[@Merit2397]

My horror movie hot take? Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, is one of my favorite movies in the franchise. Great action, Kane Hodder is at is best as Jason, and I really felt for Tina Shepard and the journey she went on. Plus, despite everyone's complaints about the lack of gore, everyone remembers the sleeping bag kill.

[@Lakeshow82]

If it wasn't for the watered down kills I would agree with you. The Doctor is arguably the biggest a hole in the franchise and that's all we get for his kill? I agree with your point about the sleeping bag kill being iconic though and by far the dopest looking Jason.

[@IdiocyShow]

It’s good, nowhere near the best & neither is Kane Hodder, he’s an good yet overrated Jason

[@dannygagne4693]

Not sure its a hot take honestly, lots of people recognize its not a really good movie, but its still a ton of fun watching Jason fight Carrie. Thats the way I feel about it personnaly.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

I very much enjoy the new blood as well and that house explosion at the end is just so epic.

[@HelloZukoHere7]

VI has always been my favorite and people argue with that take

[@zachsmith1634]

Well now I want to rewatch Dark Fate

[@mattpetty448]

If not Jackie for Freddy, they need to get David Howard Thornton!

[@kketchie1]

I was the guy at MadMonster today who yelled hello from his car as you were walking up. Wish we could’ve spoken at the event, especially about H2; But nevertheless it was still cool to see you. I’ve always been such a fan of how you champion and lift up that film. You honor it well for all of us diehards. That is a film that gives zero fucks; is unequivocally bold; and THE one Halloween movie that is genuinely ferocious and mean. It’s got a painful soul. I respect it more and more as time goes on. Rob’s magnum opus and my favorite in the franchise.

[@CodyLeachYT]

lol Sorry we didn’t meet man. I was running around that place all day trying to catch autographs and photo ops.

[@kketchie1]

@@CodyLeachYT No worries, dude. It was a madhouse today. Lots of running around and waiting in scrums for The Lost Boys. Hope you got everything you wanted and had a great time. Thanks for all you do and safe travels back home

[@RedbullSW]

I've always thought of the first Terminator as a straight up horror movie and would imagine that most people disagree. Thanks for recognizing that!

[@davidsavage5630]

It's only because the five after it are straight up action. I remember when The Terminator was the ONLY Terminator movie and in the 80s it definitely felt scarier and darker..

[@TheAlleycat77]

I was seven when Terminator came out and it definitely was a horror movie to me. It was pretty damn scary if you grew up in the 80's

[@JakeDaSnake54]

There’s Kyle’s nightmare and the scene where the Terminator is pretending to be Sarah’s mom while sitting in her house he messed up and next to her corpse. Those are straight up scenes from a horror movie! Even though T2 is where it started to go straight action movie, Sarah’s nightmare in that one fucked me up when I saw it at a young age!

[@politefan8141]

I think it could be viewed that way today but it definitely doesn't resemble any slasher film from that era. Original slasher films usually took place in isolated locations, had many red herrings, and didn't really delve into sci fi themes. However, there are still some recognizable elements. People also say the same about the original Alien.

[@TalkingThrones]

I love Dark Fate and Prey!

[@thankyoujodi]

The mockumentary opening from tcm remake is awesome. I would've loved that included with the original.

[@vuhrast]

Here's a hot take: I think the Sarah Connor Chronicles is actually the best sequel to the first two films in the Terminator franchise. (I'm aware that it is a show but it's the movie we should have gotten and it was cut short before it concluded.)

[@adamthehorrorfanatic]

That show was so damn good, criminally slept on.

[@Mickey-1994]

Is that a hot take? I think most people would put the show above any of the sequels in this franchise after T2.

[@vuhrast]

Well in my circle I have found that most people dont remember it or even know it existed.@@Mickey-1994

[@Mickey-1994]

@@vuhrast I can understand people that missed the show and never watched it but I don't think anyone can seriously say the sequels after T2 had better writing. The show is far superior even on a TV budget.

[@JSPokemonYT]

The Sarah Connor Chronicles is so criminally underrated.

[@coreycarnegie5990]

I've had the exact same argument regarding the first Alien film that you have with Terminator. Guy claimed it wasn't a slasher cause it was set in space, I am sorry but a monster/killer hunting down people one by one is most definitely a slasher😂 Great video Cody as usual ! Was definitely a welcome surprise😄

[@Lakeshow82]

Predator is in that category also.

[@coreycarnegie5990]

@@Lakeshow82 totally agree man! Ive yet to understand the people who think films can only be one genre😅

[@mikeszulc9490]

Predator is 100% a slasher. Masked killer with superhuman abilities hunting down a group of people and picking them off one by one in brutal ways. Hell, you even get a final "girl".

[@eazye5647]

personaly i think it should be human shape to be slasher if its a monster i would call it a monster movie and not slasher

[@mikeszulc9490]

@@eazye5647 You mean humanoid?? That certainly would still apply to the Predator. Slashers are defined by specific tropes, and Predator certainly follows those tropes, I'd argue it does a better job of it than a lot of other movies that no one would argue against.

[@jasoncarpenter1331]

Cody, I'm through some rough personal stuff...these videos mean a lot to me man on bringing my mood up...Keep up the great work !!

[@ryanchoate9146]

Same here man keep your head up and keep pushing through!

[@tylerjohnson8046]

An hour of hot takes. THIS is gonna be juicy

[@MARRO1190]

Funny enough, one of the main reasons why i joined your channel was finding out through a Chunk of your videos that you and me have VERYYYY SIMILAR mindsets on our love for everything horror, finding out that your top friday film was final Friday and your respect/appreciate for Halloween 2 those were the main reasons why i love ya and your channel. I wish you many years of success with YT etc!!

[@garretgilcrease1431]

I'm with you on the Friday the 13th! Not a huge fan of the entire franchise tbh

[@politefan8141]

I thought part 2 was a better version of the first movie.

[@Xehanort10]

10:17 Betsy Palmer as Mrs Voorhees and Tom Savini's effects work on the kills are the only good things about it.

[@B-Dad]

Betsy really looked like she was trying to harm the character Alice. Like she’s angry at the girl IRL! It was the one moment I had forgotten that I really enjoyed on the rewatch. Which helped me to not dislike the movie overall but it was a close call. Good Job Betsy Palmer 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@colten53]

Yep. Friday the 13th is such an unusual franchise. The first movie honestly kinda sucks. It gets remembered as a classic because it started the franchise and it has Kevin Bacon in one of his first roles. However, there’s a reason that Sean S Cunningham really never went on to do anything else of note. He’s just not that great of a storyteller or director. Carpenter went on to make over a dozen great movies after Halloween. Wes Craven made numerous classics within the horror genre after Elm Street (and that also came out after Last House on the Left). I think Friday the 13th Part 2 is better all around, and we don’t even get the iconic Jason until Part 3. I often just skip Part 1 when I watch the movies. It would have been weird if 4 was the last one considering that we would have only had the iconic Jason for 2 movies if it was the last one. My personal favorite is Part 6. Part 2 is scarier than the original imo, and it had the best final girl

[@skyofthelivingdead]

I’m one of those people that is put off by the snake scene. Not because they killed a snake, but because that snake was somebody’s pet and the handler had no idea the snake was going to be killed. That doesn’t sit right with me.

[@Xehanort10]

@@skyofthelivingdead They definitely shouldn't have killed a real snake for a film.

[@skyofthelivingdead]

@@Xehanort10not only that but straight up deceived the owner by not telling him and letting him find out after the fact. That’s the part that leaves a really bad taste in my mouth. I’m also an exotic pet keeper and sadly many people do think exotics are more “acceptable” to kill because they’re not traditional pets.

[@wardenmagellan2643]

Great vid Cody! One of My hot takes is that I actually enjoy the Breakfast scene from Rob Zombie’s Halloween and the character of Ronnie as a whole…

[@user-ph4mv1mw3j]

I like the original Halloween movies, but I think the Rob Zombie movies are the two best in the series, followed by the newest trilogy, and then the originals

[@jamesg8175]

​@@user-ph4mv1mw3j completely agree

[@BillyinBroadcasting]

They don't make comedy like that scene anymore 😂

[@JaceDeanLove]

​@@user-ph4mv1mw3jthat is a hellfire take

[@laquitasmith6774]

Yep!!!!

[@abdielayala]

Discovered your channel with your Chris Stuckman video and decided to give you a chance with this video... After agreeing with some of your takes (including the Dark Fate one), I'm subscribing.

[@CodyLeachYT]

Welcome to the madness!

[@Xehanort10]

8:54 The Conjuring series ruined possession films IMO.

[@BourbonJazzyLife]

First off I love your channel. None of these bug me at all except the TCM thing & it does every time. Each family member’s personality & performance are absolutely perfect. The teens were all great too. The score. The realism. The atmosphere. The horror cultural significance. The way it looked. The bleakness. This is an absolute perfect movie in fact number one for me. Original Halloween being number two but also perfect & much more watchable. I still hold out hope the genius of this film will hit you one day.

[@TheMattypoo21]

I'll stand on that Island with you Cody that the original Terminator is a slasher. My hot takes are Terminator Salvation is the 3rd best Terminator movie, Alien 3 is just as good as Alien and Aliens, FT13th Jason Takes Manhattan is in the top 5 of the franchise.

[@user-bt9yh8jn1q]

Imma like this comment just for the bravery of this comment

[@preshlock]

I like Halloween III: Season of the Witch but I view the movie separately from the rest of the series. For me the top Halloween rankings are the original, Halloween IV, Halloween H20, & Halloween II.

[@markshadows3667]

Those are the only Halloween movies that matter imo. The rest are all best forgotten

[@motorvenom7113]

h20 and resurrection have a new place in my heart after seeing the dreadful halloween ends

[@markshadows3667]

@motorvenom7113 I didn't like any of the new trilogy. Halloween is my favorite horror franchise even though most of the movies aren't great. But H20 finished Laurie's story way better than the new ones

[@Mickey-1994]

Halloween 1-4 are great. H20 is very flawed but a good send off for Jamie as Laurie and the true ending of the original timeline. Halloween 6 is pretty silly but can be entertaining. The rest can be erased out of existence.

[@JaceDeanLove]

Halloween 78, Halloween 4, H20, Rob Zombie's Halloween (I know it's deeply flawed), and H2018

[@lazylefthand]

Chucky and Tyler getting caught playing hide the soul is the absolute funniest moment in any horror movie.

[@harryparsons2750]

What are you doing Tyler? We’re playing hide the soul. We don’t play with dolls do we now Tyler? Clean that up. Lol. I think the part in the elevator in the original is funnier though. Ugly doll. F you! Lol

[@Robalexe]

I agree with Bryan, Sean and CP on RZH2. Their explanation on the debrief from 2022 puts it perfectly

[@theofficialdtb8859]

The TX from Terminator 3 is just the REV-9 that can't separate. A highly underrated Terminator and I wish they'd bring it back

[@SlasherIncorporated]

You mean the Rev-9 is just a T-X than can separate. The TX came first...lol. Also, that's not entirely true. There are some distinct differences between them.

[@colinbaldwin313]

I just wish she (and that movie overall) had been written better. I nearly ground my teeth in frustration when she got Claire Danes dead to rights by disguising herself as Danes's fiancé, only to morph back into her real form while still 100 feet away from her intended victim. It wouldn't have been that difficult to write a better version of such a scene.

[@theofficialdtb8859]

@@SlasherIncorporated either way lol I still prefer the TX over the REV-9, I really didn't care for Dark Fate at all

[@theofficialdtb8859]

@@colinbaldwin313 so the movie could happen lol I was 6 when T3 came out so I have nostalgia for it, it's not the best but it's better than Genisys

[@colinbaldwin313]

@@theofficialdtb8859 Yeah, so the movie can happen. I just think there are smarter ways to go about script-writing. Still haven't seen Genisys; all I know is that so many people seem to revile it.

[@freddiebrown2484]

TCM Remake being the best isnt a hot take.. its a smart one

[@88lilies]

‘74 is better. Always will be! It’s the 3rd best slasher. But I can see how the remake being more gritty can evoke more.

[@harryparsons2750]

@@88liliesI can’t watch that movie. It’s 90 minutes of a girl screaming at the top of her lungs. It’s beyond annoying.

[@angelcibej349]

My hottest movie take ... I freaking love Alien 3. It's beginning and all :)

[@markparr5640]

I love alien 3, I think its a great movie Bad cgi and all its a great addition to the series

[@Blainprime]

Unirocnocally I love it as well. It's dark and brutal af. Ppl just hate it because of the survivors of Aliens deahs

[@donnyowens4347]

If it’s wasn’t for bad CGI this movie could be released today

[@allsparkstudios1299]

I agree with the orginal Friday the 13th I can't get passed they killed someone's pet snake as someone who owns snakes that's a HARRRRD pass for me

[@LucyLioness100]

My mom totally hates the first Friday film & I do think it’s pretty goofy by today’s standards. A friend of mine and I saw it by ourselves and we had so much fun ripping on it

[@cullenbohannon1408]

It was a different time. Get over it. You realize how many are killed by farmers everyday so you can eat.

[@berserkstroke3478]

Times was different grow up

[@allsparkstudios1299]

@@berserkstroke3478 no I don't think I will as a snake owner myself it's cruel and evil so how dare you

[@Xehanort10]

@@berserkstroke3478 "Times were different" is no excuse for killing a real animal for a movie. They should have just used a snake sock puppet for the scene.

[@ChrisBrockYT]

Great video Cody! I agree with some of your hot takes. I think Halloween 3 is a really good film, I also think I prefer the exorcist 3 over the original & a nightmare on elm street can survive without Robert Englund they just need a solid script like you mention. I use to dislike the original friday the 13th as a kid but as I’ve grown older I like it more and more but I couldn’t say it’s on par with the original Halloween, Elm Street or Texas Chain Saw massacre. Not even the best in its own series imo. As for Evil Dead 2 it’s a film that took me on a wild ride when I was younger. It really catapulted me into the horror genre. I adore the film and its one of my favorites of all time. I respect your stance on the film because I can totally see the blend of horror & comedy not working for people. Especially if you’re partial to the ones that lean more towards the horror side. I think another one I adore that didn’t work for you was Big Trouble In Little China. I love it for how insane it is. Which I totally understand why others wouldn’t, I love talking movies to see different perspectives.

[@MaskedManiacReviews]

Terminator is definitely horror sci-fi. It’s a terrifying film!

[@AK47BLACKice]

Them dragging Arnold out saying “what the **** did I do wrong” when you hit #4 had me cracking up.😂 😂😂

[@eliasb22]

As someone who really enjoyed Salvation (and to a lesser extent, Genisys), I appreciate your breakdown of Dark Fate. My issue is more one of internal consistency / time loop reasons: how could John Connor have sent Kyle Reese back in time if he got killed? I can get past the creative choice and enjoy the new story direction, but it’s just hard for me to get past how it “unmakes” the first movie.

[@timelessvillain]

Yes! I've always thought Dark Fate was the best sequal after Termantor & T2. I've never understood the hate.

[@rosswhite5975]

Obviously a lot of people hate that John Connor was killed off, just to be replaced with a Mexican girl. Why? Why do that? Is it to reset the franchise and tell a fresh new story? Nope because Dark Fate is basically just the exact same movie as T2 but changing the sex of the 'hero' and changing the name of Skynet to Legion. It adds nothing new to the story. Personally I don't mind killing off John Connor or indeed Newt and Hicks dying off screen for Alien3, as long as you have a reason to do so and can add to the overall storyline and have a reason for it. Alien3 is a mess but Ripley is the main character of the franchise and it gave a decent end to her story arc (sacrificed herself). Dark Fate adds nothing so I can totally understand why people see it as disrespectful to the character of John, and an example of Hollywood's current obsession with ruining male movie legacy characters to replace them with females (Disney star wars, Indiana Jones, all recent Marvel releases etc). That side of things I am not super bothered about eitherway, but what I do really dislike about Dark Fate is it's total lack of new ideas. It literally doesn't need to exist, it does nothing story wise that wasn't already done in T2. It feels a cynical cash grab that banked on the return of Linda and Arnie to trick fans into seeing it, without actually bothering to write a movie that justifies existing. At least Salvation and Genesis tried to do something a bit different and didn't just photocopy T2.

[@jamieward3260]

Same and the people that hate this movie because they kill off Jon Conner are a bunch of cry babies.

[@politefan8141]

@@rosswhite5975 It's a shame too because it is extremely well made, with some great action set pieces, and Linda does great. However, the lack of any storyline progression hampers that one quite a bit.

[@rosswhite5975]

@@politefan8141 Yeah Linda Hamilton is the best thing about it. I saw it the day it came out, in the cinema, hadn't seen any reviews of anything and was looking forward to it. Finally a Terminator sequel with Linda and Arnold in, plus it has James Cameron listed as one of the writers and producers, surely this is gonna be what we have all been waiting for ever since T2! I left the cinema feeling very annoyed afterwards. Like Cody's Madame Web review I just felt it was not acceptable and simply not good enough. To just phone in a photocopy of T2's story after getting Linda and Arnie back one final time is frankly insulting to them and insulting to the fans. They spent nearly 200 million but couldn't come up with an original story? Ridiculous.

[@noobmasterruben5167]

It was good idea to have Terminator in Mexico and make a different John Connor its just that the execution was poorly done which is why Dark Fate was hated. Im more of a Salvation fan than Daek fate

[@carlomongiovi8662]

Fantastic video, loved the insight and I pretty much agreed with everything you have said. One thing on NOES, although I agree with your comments around an unknown to take story forward, as long as the writing is good, which is the most important thing. Also a half decent director with a good vision will help. I would really like to see Kevin Bacon take over the role. I've heard rumours of this years ago which I could really see working. Whether he would take on is another matter.

[@mrwitte]

You're on-track about the horror/comedy balance being exactly the thing Evil Dead's fans most appreciate about the movie. Binge Return Of The Living Dead, Dead Alive (Braindead in New Zealand), Reanimator, and Evil Dead 2 with friends & beer in one focused Splatstick Horror/Comedy weekend and it may help crystallize your understanding & appreciation of the subgenre. Maybe do it in the reverse order stated above, though, if you want an escalating-quality experience. I swear ROTLD gets better each time i watch it over the years.

[@user-id7rv7vs2e]

Cody... I've been watching you for 4 years and THIS has been one of my favourite videos of yours. Our tastes are very similar and this video confirms that as I share all your views on these 10 points, though I have a nostalgic soft spot for Friday 13th (1980) as it was the first gory horror I saw as a kid and was terrified by the score. I agree with all the other points plus you back it up convincingly with logic 👍. Great work dude.

[@justinhopkins626]

I'm all on board for recasting Freddy. So much potential for more stories to be told

[@mikeszulc9490]

I don't think that you even need to recast Freddy. You can create an original character set in the same universe. The lore, as wonky as it gets, definitely allows for that to be a possibility.

[@JaceDeanLove]

​@@mikeszulc9490that wouldn't put butts in seats

[@mikeszulc9490]

@@JaceDeanLove I disagree. Make a good movie supported by good marketing and people will go see it. It certainly would have a better chance of succeeding than rehashing what we've already seen, like what was already attempted. Or even worse, trying to have a 76 year old Robert Englund reprise the role.

[@user-ph4mv1mw3j]

I feel like terminator, dark fate was going for being the Logan of the terminator franchise. It’s obviously not as good as Logan, but the feeling is there.

[@DarkHorseDanny]

Ngl I thought his number 1 hot take was gonna be that Scream 3 is his favourite Scream movie

[@chaztafoya7313]

I will forever die on the hill that Rob Zombies Halloween 2 is one of the best of the franchise. It’s one of the more emotional, it’s a very raw look at PTSD and survivors guilt. It’s brutal. And personally I feel it has strong performances. So you’re not alone sir!

[@tomlazoriksuccessfitness]

I dig that thumbnail. Excited for the video, Cody! Appreciate that you’re an honest source of movie discourse 💪

[@joshuanelson6795]

Whie the original Friday the 13th isn't the best in the series, I still think it's really good. Camp Crystal Lake is a great setting, the music is iconic, the kills are memorable and Betsy Palmer is fantastic as Pamela Voorhees despite only appearing in the final act. And to this day, I maintain the Jason popping out of the lake at the end is the single greatest jump-scare in horror movie history.

[@jerryhensley6255]

That part in Friday the 13th with Allison's hiding from Miss Palmer in the Pantry as Jason's mom is just tearing the cabin apart looking for it was terrifying

[@MadBloodMatt]

Great video as always brotha! I'll die on the hill though that the first Friday the 13th is the scariest in the franchise! haha

[@joshuascott3428]

I for one completely agree on the terminator

[@-Evil-Genius-]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:09 🎥 *Introduction to the video and explanation of Patreon Pick* - Introduction to the concept of movie hot takes, - Explanation of Patreon Pick and its significance, - Announcement of the selected topic for the video and its relation to a recent panel discussion. 03:11 🔥 *Defending "The Terminator" as a slasher film* - Argument for classifying "The Terminator" as a slasher movie, - Explanation of the horror elements and slasher tropes present in the original film, - Addressing common counterarguments and defending the interpretation. 05:57 🎬 *Preference for "The Exorcist III" over the original "Exorcist"* - Explanation of personal preference for "The Exorcist III" and comparison to the original film, - Highlighting the unique aspects and strengths of "The Exorcist III" as a sequel, - Discussion on the impact of oversaturation in the exorcism subgenre on perception of the films. 09:37 🚫 *Critique of the original "Friday the 13th" (1980)* - Analysis of various aspects of the film including plot, characters, and pacing, - Criticism of the film's execution and storytelling choices, - Reflection on the legacy of the film within the horror genre. 14:13 🎃 *Praise for "Halloween III: Season of the Witch"* - Assertion of "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" as the second best film in the Halloween franchise, - Appreciation for the film's uniqueness, style, and narrative direction, - Discussion on the potential of the franchise if the anthology approach had been more successful. 17:41 🎬 *Evaluating the Potential for a New Freddy Krueger* - Considering the possibility of having a new actor portray Freddy Krueger. - Advocating for a fresh approach to the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. - Emphasizing the importance of a great script and performance over franchise legacy. 24:15 🔪 *Appreciating the 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Remake* - Expressing admiration for the 2003 remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. - Comparing personal experience with the remake to the original franchise. - Highlighting elements that made the remake a compelling horror film. 28:42 🤖 *Supporting Terminator: Dark Fate as the Best Sequel after Terminator 2* - Arguing in favor of Terminator: Dark Fate as the best sequel post-Terminator 2. - Addressing criticisms of the film, particularly regarding the handling of John Connor's character. - Highlighting the film's tonal consistency, villain portrayal, and character development as strengths. 36:13 🎥 *Terminator franchise critique and character arc analysis* - Analyzes the character arc of John Connor across the Terminator franchise. - Explores the narrative decisions in Terminator: Dark Fate and its impact on the franchise. - Discusses the reframing of Sarah Connor's character and her importance in the series. 43:31 🔪 *Child's Play franchise ranking controversy* - Defends the placement of "Child's Play 3" above the original film in the franchise. - Discusses the criticisms and merits of "Child's Play 3." - Highlights personal preferences regarding horror and comedy balance in the franchise. 48:14 💀 *Unpopular opinion: Evil Dead 2 critique* - Expresses preference for other films in the Evil Dead franchise over "Evil Dead 2." - Analyzes the balance of horror and comedy in "Evil Dead 2" compared to other films in the series. - Acknowledges the divisive nature of the film within the fanbase. 53:10 🎃 *Controversial take: Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 praise* - Defends the merits of Rob Zombie's "Halloween 2" despite its divisive reception. - Acknowledges the polarizing nature of the film. - Expresses admiration for Rob Zombie's unique approach to the Halloween franchise. 54:33 🎃 *Controversial take: Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 critique* - Critiques Rob Zombie's "Halloween 2," acknowledging divisive reception and unique direction. - Appreciates Rob Zombie's unshackled approach to the Halloween franchise. - Highlights aspects like Michael Myers' characterization, the purpose of the mask, and the portrayal of Laurie Strode. 55:42 💀 *Controversial take: Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 praise* - Appreciates the intensity of Rob Zombie's Michael Myers and the purposeful use of the mask. - Highlights the unique storyline where Laurie Strode reacts to the revelation of being Michael's sister. - Acknowledges the gory and brutal nature of the film, praising specific performances. 58:12 🔪 *Controversial take: Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 defense* - Defends the unique and daring aspects of Rob Zombie's "Halloween 2." - Acknowledges flaws but appreciates the film's departure from the conventional Halloween formula. - Expresses a preference for distinctiveness and willingness to take risks over adhering to traditional parameters. Made with HARPA AI

[@santos8468]

He defends Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 three times?

[@Horrormaster13]

"The Terminator (1984) is Horror/Slasher film" being a Hot Take seems a little weird to me considering that majority of the Terminator Fandom would argee with that statement.

[@ryanwellar8336]

Brad Douriffs delivery of "Who THE FUCK'RE YOU" is absolutely incredible.

[@harryparsons2750]

I’m new and improved!

[@captainmexico4585]

Love how you back up your opinions professionally! Well spoken 👏🏼👏🏼

[@p__k]

Regarding The Terminator, I agree it's definitely a horror and should be classed as one, but I've always considered a SLASHER to be someone who SLASHES, ie using a blade bro. No blades, no slasher. Thems the rules

[@malisle13descendantslover46]

I mean other slasher icons have used guns in their later Micheal Myers stab someone with a gun in the fourth one and Ghostface literally uses a shotgun in that sixth one but those are still slashers

[@p__k]

@malisle13descendantslover46 yeah but Michael and Ghostface primarily use knives... I might be talking complete shit here, it's just what I've personally always considered a slasher to be. I mean its in the name lol. Slash.

[@supastar25]

@@p__k totally agree

[@natebeakley5494]

Great video! Some takes I agree with, some I don't. But I do enjoy hearing your opinions on this stuff, and that is why I remain a subscriber!

[@hardt_life4545]

OMG I will so be using “don’t try to reinvent the wheel let’s have two wheels “😂

[@fredp8388]

I wouldn’t call terminator a slasher film but it’s most certainly a horror film to me than a sci-fi/action movie.

[@SlasherIncorporated]

It plays exactly like a slasher film. The "killer" is just using guns and its own body to murder people rather than bladed weapons and power tools. I can see the argument of it being a slasher.

[@jayfreeman5117]

@@SlasherIncorporatedagree

[@sushislayer8526]

W Take on The original Terminator!

[@once-ler9090]

idek what your intro song is but it sounds so much like Wage War and i just love that

[@mitchjones6285]

In conclusion, after watching the entire video, I always appreciate your views and opinions on movies. I'm a huge horror geek, and even though I disagree with some of your hot takes, I really do see where you're coming from when you explain your reasoning. Like, for instance, Evil Dead 2 is my fave, I think the balance of horror and comedy is perfect, but I also love the 2013 reboot/sequel, and Evil Dead Rise, I also love the 1st entry, and Evil Dead 3 is also near perfection. Child's Play 1 was my first horror film I watched in full on the Sci-fi Channel back in 1991, I was 7 years old, but Child's Play 2 is my fave, and CP 3 is an amazing movie, first time the FX guys used computer programming to move the chucky doll around the set. Halloween 2, you may be on an island, but I love the brutality in that movie. Anyway, sorry about the essay, lol. Love your vids, opinions, and will never stop watching your channel, so never stop, please 😂 take care buddy 💯👊 PS; Terminator 1 is definitely a slasher movie 👌

[@blunt4908]

This is a great video idea. People have been kinda obsessed with hot takes and unpopular opinions for a while now. And as for hot takes, imo Shaun of the Dead is the best zombie movie ever made

[@Saltyaf38]

I don't know if that is a very unacceptable opinion. People really like that movie.

[@Abasedbymygrief]

Shaun of the dead is definitely one of the best, who cares if it’s a comedy and not a horror it’s an awesome film. Can definitely understand that it still sounds silly to say that

[@SlasherIncorporated]

I'm not sure that that's really much of a hot take. People love that movie. Me being one of them. Cody doesn't love it, and that's more of a hot take.

[@Thee_Death_Incarnate]

I definitely would like to see you talk about movie Soundtracks in the future. I've been missing the music talk and I'm interested to see what movie scores over the years have intrigued ya (including ones for bad or not well known movies and most times I think those movies scores can be great and not talked about enough).

[@jvsoloman]

Cody the way you've always talked about TCM remake (which I agree with) is the same way I feel with The Grudge. Scariest movie theater experience I ever had as a kid and was wondering your thoughts on that movie. Huge fan and always look forward to your content man!

[@KyleSoutar]

I agree with you on pretty much everything, but that H2 take is just wild.

[@transformersfan3509]

Child's Play 3 is my favorite of the whole franchise, I get it was rushed and all, But I loved it, I loved Justin Whalin as Older Andy Barclay, I enjoyed Tyler, I loved the 3rd act in the carnival, Chucky the best lines, better than the 2nd one, Chucky has the best look, and his death in this, was the best death out of the whole franchise, The Opening Scene was really awesome, Child's Play 3 to me is the best of the franchise, I don't care what the haters say.

[@MACABREMASKS]

I literally luv ur channel because of the vast difference of opinion we have bro! Keep it up man I'm watchin!!!!

[@SarahsKnight0]

I knew your number 1 hot take would be exactly what I was expecting. XD As much as I utterly despise Rob Zombie's Halloween II, I still respect your opinion because of the calm, non-fanboyish way that you present it, Cody. So, still give you props.

[@JackInfinity203]

I agree with you on your take on the original Friday the 13th. I watched it last October and found it to be really boring, and it’s carried so much by the last few minutes and performance from Betsy Palmer.

[@jakfan09]

Same

[@Rcheek2299]

Agree with all of these for the most part, especially the robert englund take

[@tomlazoriksuccessfitness]

Great video! All your points and opinions were very well articulated. I can get behind a lot of these takes, outside of Evil Dead II. And I agree that the first F13 isn’t great, but I personally have a hard time calling it bad. It’s an unapologetic rip off in many ways, but the kills were pretty revolutionary for the time, the music and atmosphere are pretty great, and it kicked off the camp/forest setting for horror. I’ve never seen the Rob Zombie Halloween 2, so I can’t comment on that. I also had a very similar experience with Season of the Witch. The only reason I watched it when I did was because it was on a DVD set with Halloween II that I found at Best Buy when I was a kid. I honestly didn’t even intend to watch it, I just wanted Halloween II. At this point, I prefer it to Halloween II. I also think that Child’s Play 3 kind of did reinvent the wheel a bit. The military school setting changed this A LOT in my mind.

[@jacobb1682]

Love your work man, keep it up and hope you’ve been having a great year so far!

[@josephgillespie4313]

Here’s mine Tom holland is the reason Chucky was successful 😤

[@420taku3]

Not only is Friday the 13th one of my favorite franchises, but the original film is my favorite out of all of them. It just hit me at the perfect age and was really effective for me and that final jumpscare still gets me. I get complaints that people have with it being boring and whatnot but I still think it’s great. The first 3 Friday movies will always be my top 3 favorites

[@psyborgsyntax4440]

You don’t put 4 up there with first three?

[@420taku3]

@@psyborgsyntax4440 yeah part 4 is the next best but the first three are better imo

[@rivermoore6179]

I think the terminator point makes sense PERSONALLY , the movie scared me as a kid especially when he appeared in his exoskeleton and I do view it differently today compared to the sequels as horror/slasher

[@Frosted_Moontips]

Something interesting that I've discovered about hot takes is that it's not always the take itself that pisses ppl off; sometimes, it just boils down to HOW you word or deliver said take. Like with your Terminator take, which I agree wholeheartedly with, I'd phrase it like "It's an action film with the skeletal structure of a slasher" (haha get it cus cyborgs lmao). However some ppl will always take things the wrong way, or only listen to ya in bad faith, regardless of how you phrase it oof Love your work, Cody!! P.S. I'll say this about the original Exorcist: to me, the film is far more terrifying on a subconscious/subliminal level that it is outwardly scary X3 (That possessed Reagan make-up tho will always haunt me cus of that damn Scary Maze game lmao) The Exorcist III definitely works a lot more for me on both levels; like you said, it does a way better job at getting under your skin, and the scares legit got me the first time I watched it 🥶 I think Exorcist 3, along with In Dreams, Dolores Claiborne, the original Cube and The Cell are great entryways into psychological horror X3

[@DemonationDog]

I've heard so many of your hot takes and most I do actually agree with. And even with the ones I don't agree with, I still respect your opinion because it is, after all, an OPINION! Love your content man, keep up the great work!

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Agree Cody always has the best hot takes

[@chrisvetor]

Who’s the 5 best of KZbinrs of all time? Cody, Cody, Cody, Cody and Cody, because he spits hot fire 😅

[@opethmike]

Calm down, he’s not going to sleep with you

[@chrisvetor]

@@opethmikewtf hahah

[@scottv8124]

Dylan, dylan, dylan, dylan and dylan

[@chrisvetor]

@@scottv8124 my exact point of reference lol

[@opethmike]

@@chrisvetor You stay away from my man!

[@lazylefthand]

The first few minutes of terminator genisys should have been the whole movie. Imagine raising the father you never had during a robot war. That sounds like an awesome movie.

[@Mickey-1994]

I agree, Season of the Witch is a great movie and the best after the original. Calling Halloween 3 was a mistake and I have older family members that told me that they walked into the theater back in 1983 and had no idea that Michael wasn't in it. I get why people were pissed at that time, poor marketing and people don't like being fooled into a movie.

[@Warriordog1011]

Cody just listening to you and go in depth with your evidence etc and proof to your hot takes is awesome. Bc you put thought and passion into your work. It’s really great man

[@MichaelTomsyck]

Here are 4 of my more unpopular movie opinions: 1. I think Michael Bay has a lot more talent than people give him credit for Explanation: Of course he made the nonsensical Transformers sequels, but he’s done a lot of films I quite enjoy and there’s a bunch of his movies that have more to offer than just massive spectacle and jokes aiming for the lowest common denominator. 2. I kind of love Halloween III: Season of the Witch for the movie it is Explanation: It doesn’t make any sense in the Halloween franchise, but if you can remove the Halloween name from this film, I think it’s a highly enjoyable horror film from the early 80’s. 3. I’m not specifically a big fan of Middle Earth Explanation: Don’t get me wrong The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is a fantastic trilogy that I enjoy every time I rewatch them, but they’ve never been personal favorites of mine, even though I really only have very positive things to say about them 4. I love Terminator: Dark Fate and think it’s safely the best Terminator film since T2 Explanation: While I’m well aware that a lot of people hate Dark Fate with a passion, I love the way it builds out the Terminator lore, expands the character of Sarah Conner, finds a new angle to explore Arnold as The T-800, and I think it has great action. If you disagree, that’s okay! That’s the beauty of being film fans!

[@Chubbytoad12]

Ok ok fair but lotr is goated idk about Micheal Bay and um dark fate is like Disney remaking a classic because they have better effects when we all know it's for money

[@zackplayz7333]

@@Chubbytoad12his opinion

[@Chubbytoad12]

@@zackplayz7333 oh thanks for reminding me I didn't realize that other people exist

[@jamesg8175]

Michael Bay is underrated.

[@Chubbytoad12]

@@jamesg8175 troll

[@Young_Brumm15]

I was pleasantly surprised with your number 2 hot take, in the fact that I agree with your assessment. Evil Dead 2 is probably my second least favorite movie in the franchise, ahead of Army of Darkness, which is my least favorite. Maybe it's just a preference thing, but I like the more serious toned movies in the franchise, that are more focused on the horror and despair aspect, instead of the comedy/slapstick, which feels completely out of place to me. Don't get me wrong, Army of Darkness is hilarious, but not Evil Dead to me. I can also empathize with people, and understand their reasonings why they enjoy Evil Dead 2. I think that from a comedy angle, ED2 has funny moments that I laugh at, but it isn't Evil Dead to me, because it was a horror comedy, and not a straight up psychological, supernatural isolation horror movie like Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2013, and Evil Dead Rise.

[@jsmacks11]

I was 4 or 5 when Terminator was released. I was horrified of the first movie. Arnold was emotionless, cold, and brutal. He was basically a Jason Vorhees. His Red Eyes, Even his computer vision, the fact he wouldn't die, and his robotic skeleton was nightmare inducing. 1st one is definitely a horror movie.

[@colerigo6658]

Man the only take on here that I thought was Meh was the Rob Zombie Take and even then I still agree and see what you’re saying to an extent. I like how it also takes chances which I can always appreciate in a movie but Rob Zombies character dialogue in all his movies honestly just make the experience too unenjoyable for me personally. The hottest take I have is scream 2 is the best in the franchise! Now here me out it was the first horror movie I ever seen and also where the killer wasn’t spoiled for me. Yeah someone spoiled scream 1 for me unfortunately but I also think the killer reveals in scream 2 really work and thought the studio scene was the scariest (not best but scariest imo) in the franchise. I also think the fact that it’s still so good and made this not even a year later makes it even more incredible for me

[@tonytucker2360]

Evil dead 2 is by far the best of the series, and I think 90 percent of the world agrees so yeah definitely a hot take, but I like that you actually explain your reasons why you feel that way to many people don’t.

[@clarkness77]

I feel like original evil dead is even more legendary honestly. It's a straight up horror flick

[@1280mperez]

I agree with the hot take on Nightmare on Elm Street. Everyone said the Joker could not be redone with someone other than Jack Nicholson, then we got Heath Leager Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Hamil... But just has to be done right or you end up with Jared Leto.

[@skyofthelivingdead]

I actually agree with a lot of these hot takes (especially the Exorcist III and Halloween III takes) and have had them for years as well, but I also love hearing the explanations for the ones I don’t and understand completely why you have them. My hot take is that I love Jason X. Nostalgia aside, it knows exactly what it is and that self-awareness makes it extremely enjoyable for me. It’s one of my favorite good bad movies and I’ll take it any day over most of the series for the goofiness of it. Even the bad effects don’t offend me, and I’m one of the biggest critics of them because of my line of work. It’s like a Taco Bell flick; it’s cheap, it’s crappy quality, and you know it’s bad but damn is it a guilty pleasure.

[@jwadewalt]

Ready for some hot fire

[@Kiviluvu]

Predator 2 is better than the first :)

[@RohmIsBurning]

I didn’t vote on your poll that you did because I had a hard time picking. I agree with all of your “hot takes”. This video was very validating for me lol

[@JacobHesketh]

I absolutely love hot takes 🔥 Even if they piss me off, I remind myself that film is a form of art which is subjective. There is a lot of nostalgia tied to movies for us movie lovers. If everyone had the exact same opinion, we would get bored pretty quick. Nice vid Cody

[@Abasedbymygrief]

Mine is that eXistenZ is one of Cronenbergs very best movies. Seems a lot of people have it as a middle or even low tier one and I don’t get that. Such an interesting world in that film Edit: Oh yeah also Splatter is a horror/exploitation subgenre that is WILDLY overhated. I get there’s a lot of brainless crap in that genre, but with movies like Ichi The Killer that absolutely justify a ton of gore in the movie, there’s plenty of splatter worth watching if you can stomach it.

[@LucyLioness100]

It’s kinda the last of the classic Cronenberg era before he went primarily to dramatic works (till returning to body horror with “Crimes of the Future”). I enjoy the world building it sets up and Jennifer Jason-Leigh & Jude Law really work off each other well. Plus the final twist leaves a great cliffhanger

[@Abasedbymygrief]

@@LucyLioness100hard agree with everything you said, also some of the weirdest effects he’s ever had in a movie of his, which is obviously really saying something. I think it’s one of the few Cronenberg movies that could really benefit from a sequel (done by his son would be cool considering how much Brandon’s films resemble eXistenZ at points)

[@TheThird1977]

I applauded the balls it took to kill John Connor in T:DF. It really played into the "The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves" message.

[@shadowdramon01]

My hot take has always been that Michael Myers should’ve died in Halloween 2 and the rest of the franchise should’ve gone with the anthology idea from Halloween 3.

[@rmarkley79]

Great hot takes Cody, loved the way you backed them up with your thoughts and opinions. It's amazing when people understand all art is subjective.

[@theofficialdtb8859]

My hot take: I don't enjoy watching ANY of the Indiana Jones movies. I didn't grow up with them and when I did sit down to watch them I was checking my watch and bored most of the time. Granted there are great moments but overall I'm not a fan. Nothing against anyone who is but they're just not for me.