Unpopular Opinions #4 | Gatekeeping?! Blair Witch!? | Spookyastronauts

[@PossessedbyHorror]

I totally respect your rant about disturbing horror! I agree it can go both ways, and I’m sure I’ve contributed to gatekeeping the other way especially for movies I personally can’t wrap my head around ANYONE enjoying (I’m thinking it’s the same one you won’t mention 😉) but everyone is entitled to like what they like at the end of the day and not be shat on or judged for it! oh also completely agree with your last opinion, one of my favorite viewing experiences was watching Saint Maud on my phone with headphones it was great and really prevented me from scrolling on my phone during the slower parts 😬

[@cookiesontoast9981]

Yes to be honest a lot of the harassment I've gotten on this topic has been in your comment sections. Not saying it's your fault but you know, like minded people tend to group up with other like minded people. I get insulted because other people can't understand that I can enjoy a certain movie and not be insane.

[@westwoodhammer5057]

I'm completely with you with the different ways to watch films. Oh man, it's all about the ambiance

[@westwoodhammer5057]

Well my unpopular opinion would be to block these idiots straight away! First strike! As soon as they become offensive

[@spookyastronauts]

@possedbyhorror yeah we are thinking of the same film! 😂 thanks for watching and supporting Sarah!

[@westwoodhammer5057]

@@spookyastronauts I love your channel too. Move away from AHS as fast as you can 🤣 xx

[@nomojo1110]

Sadly, it's easy to believe someone would say they wished you'd lose your hair. People of all ages are very judgmental - and often cruel. It's a shame. Live and let live!

[@Sab_MJsMama]

The internet's makes all of this 100x worse. Gives people permission to have no filter when interacting with people.

[@MaryHallberg]

My unpopular horror opinion is that I unironically love The Happening. I also agree about not seeing every movie at a theatre. I rarely go to the movies anymore unless it's something I'm dying to see because it's usually not worth the price. If a movie is truly good, you can watch it on a 13 inch TV and still enjoy it.

[@funeralsuicide]

hey! you may not remember me, but i stitched a tiktok of yours a long time ago where we both talked about disturbing movies, and it ended up gaining over half a million views. what you said about reverse gatekeeping is totally true, as these very young horror movie fans were attacking me in the comments to the point where i had to delete my account. it was really depressing to see young fans of horror tear each other apart like that.

[@leomfm]

I know there are haters everywhere, but wow it’s crazy to imagine someone cursing you. You are the nicest person on KZbin 💚 I just LOVE watching your videos.

[@larsstoerloes6619]

Regarding the problem of the gatekeeping, I absolutely agree. I've been harrassed and called a psycho myself for liking the more disturbing and gory movies. And I also heard from female friends of mine that they sometimes get gatekept by men in the horror community, simply because of their gender, which honestly make me sicker than any of the movies ever could. #HorrorIsForEveryone

[@ericwebster28]

My unpopular opinion: I like Rob Zombie’s Halloween.

[@cristinag3157]

I love his Halloween too! It was interesting to see more about why Michael is the way he is.

[@mysteriiis]

I loved both; you've just got to understand that it's ROB ZOMBIE's Halloween. His Michael, like all his gross wackjobs, is meant to evoke a certain amount of human feeling. Is that 'legit' Michael Meyers? Fuck no. But the movies are still, mostly, good at what they are.

[@hoolyboy]

Like my friend Freddy (Fede/Federico Gonzales Pena) once told me - "F*ck the Dumb Sh*t." The hell with those nimrods. I love the 'job' that you do on here.

[@RicardaSch]

Feeling you regarding AHS. My favorite season is "Hotel" and I also get a lot of hate for that. "Freak Show" is a close second for me.

[@jpgriffis1]

Yes! Hotel is the best! 😊

[@bleumoonzombie]

Hotel is my fav season as well, with Freakshow being 2nd favest

[@heirrose1606]

As I get older I am surprised how few people had parents teach them not to give af about other people's opinions about them or to even grasp the definition of an opinion. Beyond the simple lesson of "sticks n stones", it's so bizarre to me how many people get so bothered by other people that I have to think it's in their upbringing. I know I had great parents but considering how many people hate their parents it leads me to believe that so many simple life lessons got lost in that emotional block & distrust so many people had with people in their own families or childhood, including most apparently parent issues. The way so many people feel the need to almost apologize ahead of giving their opinions is sad, depressing and is creating so many muted personalities based on that seemingly fear of social feedback. I hope one day you feel like you don't need to remind people these are your opinions on your own channel and don't have those viewers who need babysitting. You are my favorite person to listen to talk about horror since Elvira even if at times I don't agree with your takes. I am very impressed how well you can talk about movies without spoilers unlike so many movie channel commenters. That alone should earn you the utmost respect. Take care Emma.

[@baraka99]

In this world of social media best thing is just to ignore the haters. Most of us love you and your content.

[@halliec379]

My unpopular opinion about AHS is Roanoke being my favorite season I really really enjoyed it I had a hard time getting through freak show and hotel but when I got to Roanoke I was fully drawn back in

[@Chadschapters]

First half of that season is like the best Blair witch sequel that wasn’t really a sequel to BW😂

[@nightangel3578]

Roanoke was so good up until the last episode.

[@ShevonnePolastre]

I liked it.

[@lazyhippie6139]

I watched PossessedbyHorror's ranking of the AHS seasons and some of the concepts intrigue me, Roanoke being one of them, but I lost interest during freakshow. Can you skip seasons without missing out? I only really liked the first 3 seasons.

[@halliec379]

@@lazyhippie6139 I pushed through and watched seasons 4&5 just for myself but you don’t necessarily have to watch all the seasons! You aren’t going to miss out on much connections wise and if you really want to know how they all intertwine you can watch videos on KZbin that tell you which makes it much easier to understand anyway 😂

[@z-beeblebrox]

I find that Gatekeeping happens in waves - as kids age up into being fans of a genre, they take the baggage of highschool cliques with them, and as those same people become adults, they eventually get over it (on average) and become more permissive about letting in outsiders (or "outsiders" from their point of view), then as they get even older, their personal opinions calcify and become more strict and exclusive, turning them into gatekeepers again. That's also why it's possible to encounter situations like you describe, where two groups of gatekeepers at odds with eachother end up attacking you from both directions

[@K9_NINA]

Omg you are one of the most tasteful commentators on KZbin that I follow! I’m so sorry Emma💙🙏🖤

[@K9_NINA]

Ps loved freak show - I couldn’t get through Roanoke ( I tried three times lol). Very unpopular opinion.

[@serenacelestine]

TikTok can honestly be one of the most vapid echo chambers, I wouldn’t let their comments get you down. Most of it is teens using the guise of social justice to go around harassing people and feeling like they’re somehow making the world a better place while doing it. In a few week’s time they’ll have forgotten all about their crusade against disturbing media and will be on to some new bullyin- uh, I mean, _educating_ quest.

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah I had to get off there! I’m too old for it!

[@toxicsugarart2103]

Oh mood. It’s kind of a thing not only on tiktok, but among younger teens in general. They feel like they have to be Unproblematic and Completely Pure at all times, and if you disagree you get harassed... which is ironically pretty problematic in itself. But it’s toootally fine if the person they’re bullying is a heathen who goes against the hivemind. God that sounds so dramatic, but it really be like that.

[@TheDarkladywolf]

Thank you! I have often felt the same way. Let people like what they like and stop judging. I watch some pretty extreme stuff, but I draw the line at stuff like The Guinea Pig films and August Underground. I'm called a wimp and a poser. Horror should be allowed to push boundaries, but it doesn't have too. There's something for everyone. 😊

[@isabellamorris7902]

Also: extreme gore or violence is not the only way a film can push boundaries. Remember how divisive Hereditary and It Comes At Night were? Those films put families through extreme emotional situations in a way which isn't interesting for some but can be nerve-shreddingly horrifying for others. Meanwhile I watched Gaspar Noe's Climax and was like "well that was pretty disturbing I guess but it was an interesting art piece"

[@dirtyfilthee]

Yeah I don't mind stuff like Martyrs etc but faux snuff films like August Underground just seem super mean-spirited and grimey to me.

[@livingter5079]

@@dirtyfilthee I've seen them, you're honestly not losing much. They can be quite gruesome and difficult to get through tho

[@mysteriiis]

Next time someone pulls this crap; point out that someone 'truly extreme' wouldn't waste their time with fake violence. The internet's full of disgusting, and very real, torture and killing.

[@RottedReviews]

Thank you for putting this out there, very good points re: Gatekeeping going the other way with folks that enjoy disturbing movies! I guess to contribute one of my unpopular opinions, I really think we need to be redefining our metrics for cinematic success. "Opening Box Office Weekend" just doesn't cut it anymore. Aside from a handful of blockbusters per year, this metric was misleading even prior to Covid with theaters suffering and failed to take into account the total lifespan of a film, from marketing to release to home viewing. I don't know what the film industry will look like in 5-10 years, but it seems clear that there needs to be some industry mentality shifting, because the old way just isn't viable any longer.

[@hoolyboy]

And, one of the best horror movie experiences in my life - I'm 55 - was on a small TV with a VHS copy The Exorcist, back in the day in Boston ('85-'87). My friend J. and I tried to pause and photograph that frame of Pazuzu, but it seemed to jump ahead or back on the VCR counter, hahahaha....we had to accompany each other to the bathroom to take a pee, hahahaha!!!!!!

[@NatKatnails]

I really enjoy The Guest, I think it is meant to be cheesy. Adam Wingard's style I feel is always blurring lines between "is this funny or really messed up" and I think they're both. Both The Guest and You're Next have comedic tones and elements, action, horror, 80's inspired elements like the music.

[@shannoncopeland4506]

I loved You're Next!!

[@slamboss591]

I watched Rosemarys Baby on a plane and got extremely motion sick. It was awesome

[@michaelareilly2019]

Thank you for giving love to Freak Show!!! Everyone hates it and i do not get it. It’s soo good.

[@ashleykelly1445]

I’ve got so much hate over the years for sticking to my guns on Freak Show! Thankfully my boyfriend loved it just as much. Have you been watching the new one?

[@lisaheisey6168]

I love other seasons of AHS. But, Freak Show is still my favorite.

[@juliereminiec4937]

What about the Witchcraft segment of American Horror Story

[@GreetingsFromBlackwoodFarm]

One of my best viewing experiences was years ago, 2001-2004 somewhere. I saw 'Deliverance' for the first time and I saw it on a tiny, camping-sized, old-fashioned tv. I was hiiigh, I was yuuuung, and I. Was. Glued. to that little screen. I got sucked into the story so completely and utterly, I remember that day very well all these years later.

[@MuddMaxx]

The "turtle thing" was the exact moment when I shut off Cannibal Holocaust.

[@Novacane2012]

I also liked the Blair Witch sequel in 2016. It was creepy and the ending was a blast. Not sure why it gets hate outside of the fact that it kinda retreads a lot of the same stuff the first one did. Haven’t seen Book of Shadows maybe I’ll peep it.

[@mysteriiis]

Book of Shadows would have been a hit if it had stuck with the found footage concept. It might have been a little tricky; but still doable.

[@dani3po]

I loved "The Guest". Matthew Crawley and Jay? A match made in heaven.

[@chucklebutt4470]

Lol I'm just now realizing that Dan Stevens is in that Downton Abbey show I've been avoiding. FINE. I guess I'll have to watch it now!

[@TomorrowsChild86]

I love listening to you because I think you are just so Articulate and you are so entertaining… jeep being real and keep being YOU!!!♥️♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@spookyastronauts]

Aw thank you Claudia!

[@SimianJack]

I've given my unpopulars before, so not this time. Gatekeeping. Ever go to one of those buffet restaurants? You can have as much or as little as you like, and they offer all kinds of dishes. _You eat what you like._ No one, _no one_ , ever questions your street cred as a diner for not taking some of absolutely everything, and loving it. If they did, they would be laughed out of the building as delusional. Why do we allow it when it comes to taste in cinema? Does being a "true fan" mean that one cannot have personal tastes, likes and dislikes? That is essentially what the gatekeepers are arguing, like a bad parent at the dinner table: 'You'll eat it and you'll like it.' Hey, Emma, there are kids in Africa who don't get to watch horror! I watch the movies that strike a chord with me. they don't even have to be good movies, they just need to fire me up in some way, touch off a spark. I don't watch to be torn down but to be lit up. Amuse me, scare me, appeal to my imagination. If you general 'you', not Emma) are someone who finds it enriching to view films as an endurance test, more power to you: you do you. I mightily regret non-horror choices like Requiem for a Dream, and slapping a horror veneer on the same emotional brutality doesn't make a film any more appealing. And...I'm 55 years old now, been watching horror of every era for at least 50 of 'em. Horror cred? Mine's unassailable. And I''m sayin' right now, being a horror fan does not mean you have to watch the movies you don't like, let alone the ones that erode your soul. It's not a goddamn endurance contest. If you hate feel-bad cinema, avoid it and tell the unlearned gatekeeper punks to go to hell, they can't touch your cred. ************** One of my best horror viewing experiences was at home, on what would now be considered a small TV. Hell, it was the era of pan&scan, plus on an American network (so it was censored and shot through with ads). Phantasm, CBS Late Night, American network premiere, 12:35 in the morning. It was preceded by an episode of Kolchak: The Night Stalker ("The Zombie"). My first time seeing Phantasm. All the light out in the house, me the one up, sitting with my back turned to a spacious living room, the front door next to me creaking now and then as the house settled. It's all about context, kids! Just ask the people who discovered Videodrome in the era of VHS, there was an extra bit of magic to it. AHS: Freak Show, Asylum, and Hotel in no special order. An aside, I caught Candyman last week and thoroughly loved it. The third act is choppy, with some turns that needed some character development to support them... but for its subtexts, beauty, poetry and even the scares, it's one of the best I've seen this year. Which, admittedly, means nothing as I've seen so little. But still.

[@callmemich]

Love your videos. Keep it up! Lots of love from a Belgian fan! Btw: my ideal way to watch a movie is the sound has to be all the way up. Every light needs to be out and every curtain must be closed but most important of all. Everyone needs to SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! Its movie time. Not talky time.

[@lisaheisey6168]

It's the exact same for me. 👍

[@SimianJack]

Bingo.

[@ryebread9299]

Totally agree with your first opinion omg. Thank god u said it.

[@justinsheppherd1806]

Good video, Emma. And I totally agree with you on Gatekeeping. People are exactly the kind and degree of horror fan as suits them to be. You like old Universal horrors? Cool. Enjoy. You like Gothics? Cool. Enjoy. You like the modern mainstream films, like James Wan, etc? Cool. Enjoy. Like what you like, but remember; everyone else has as much of a right to their opinions and preferences as you do. And there is no such thing as a "better" horror fan, or a "worse" horror fan. Not agreeing with someone's taste is one thing; thinking badly of them for having a different opinion is just snobbery. And as for people who criticise how people watch films; well, they need to remember that people have different lifestyles and other needs that may affect how they can access movies. Not to mention the cost. Not everyone can afford multiple cinema tickets per week; or they might not have the money or storage space for a large Blu-ray collection, so streaming may be their only option, for example.

[@officialgrhymz8957]

Dont know if you do games but the Blair Witch game is an interesting addition to the series. A seperate tale but captures the spooky confusing lost in the woods atmosphere of the first movie quite well i thought.

[@georgeheilman885]

I agree that Freak Show is one of the better AHS seasons. Maybe got a little long by the end but it had everything in the right place. And while I personally would prefer a cinema for something I really want to see, most of the movies I've watched for the first time have been on video and I'm okay with that, especially nowadays. Streaming can be good too, if you have access and your internet doesn't crap out during the film. Nobody sees eye to eye on everything, but that doesn't mean people can't be civilized.

[@Skullspidey]

I definitely know how it feels to have an opinion that is an outlier on a loved film or a hated one. It's what fun about film because it's subjective. Good video

[@lisaheisey6168]

I love most of the AHS seasons. But, Freak Show has always been my favorite by far. ❤

[@aurorahill9551]

Also.. May your hair grow strong, and lustrous for all time!!

[@edoblaauw4561]

No! The guest is so awesome. It’s tense, mysterious in the beginning and very funny in a subtle way, especially at the end (and it’s so well acted and has such a good soundtrack) . of course you can have your own opinion :) I just love that movie.

[@anjunatuna]

Totally agree about The Guest! It gave me Lifetime Original vibes. I didn't hate it but I wouldn't say it's a quality film either. As for AHS Freak Show, I wasn't a fan of the first 2 episodes but if it's your favorite and worth watching though, I'll give it another shot. And YES for airplane horror films - I'm afraid of flying so it preoccupies my mind and makes the time fly by. :)

[@ashleykelly1445]

Freak Show is my number one!! Dandy Mott freaking slayed.

[@Michellasarah]

Freak Show is my absolute favorite season of AHS, followed by Asylum. You're not alone, Emma! I find that season so incredibly moving.

[@cookiesontoast9981]

Thank you Emma!! I really do appreciate what you said here! I thought I was alone here. I've been called disgusting, a psychopath, evil, an edgy child just trying to get attention etc etc, multiple times when I've brought up the topic of me enjoying disturbing films. People go crazy at me and physically can not understand that some people are level headed enough that they can watch f*cked up stuff like that and just not be phased by it, it's just entertainment and although it may be too hard for most to watch.. I enjoy it.. And I'm sick of people calling me and edge lord and a psychopath just because I appreciate them. I have never found my personal threshold, Never once found a film that was too much for me, sure some make me uncomfortable but never to the point that I want to turn it off... and whenever that comes up in online conversations I get harassed. Some people are just not as easily disturbed as others, but a lot can't accept that unfortunately.

[@horrorableshow]

If we put as much effort in celebrating each other for our love of horror as we did complaining about how or what type of horror we watch the community would be an unstoppable positive force of nature 😔. I’m a Blu-ray guy personally, but it whatever I like or how I choose to watch doesn’t f*ckin matter lololol. Anyway is the perfect way! It’s all about the relationship and how we feel with these movies. One size doesn’t fit all so why force it! Really great video Emma!! Sorry for the mini rant! 😂🤘🤘

[@drewknight7126]

People that attack someone's point of view by getting personal and wishing harm are not balanced individuals and clearly have a small vocabulary. Debate over films and shows is what makes your channel so great! My unpopular opinions: Ryan Murphy is overrated and I hated Mike Flannagan's take on The Turn of the Screw. The Innocents, (1961) was superior! Thank You Emma for all your hard work! PS. Watching movies on a computer in the dark, in bed with headphones well there is nothing better. If it's a great story you don't need 4K!

[@Norma-Arte-y-Ventas]

There's a big difference between opinion and attack. We should be wise to identify both, stop being extremely sensitive and feel attacked every time we read a different opinion, just open our mind specially youtubers - influencers they must have an open mind cause they receive different points of view about what they are talking about and is not always an attack or an insult.

[@spookyastronauts]

Thanks Drew

[@westwoodhammer5057]

We all love you. I love Dawn of the dead remake more than the original. I think Midsummer is so much better than The Wicker Man. I think if I said that I would have a head full of bees in a 'cage' (obv the remake)

[@drewknight7126]

@@spookyastronauts Your Welcome! 🛸

[@TheWetCatFish]

Freak show and Roanoke were LEGENDARY seasons of TV

[@Sab_MJsMama]

I am not a fan of Ryan Murphy projects, particularly the AHS series. I've watched them up to a point and they get more ridiculous after each season. I just get a lot of subtext and cheap thrills for shock value.

[@HannahTheHorrible]

I loved AHS Freakshow. That and the first season are literally the only seasons of that show I like!

[@PatriciaSilva-zh8lp]

I love that you always give your opinion and never hold back on saying something that may be controversial. Never stop being that way, that's why when it comes to horror movies you are the ONE person I listen to. You're the Queen of Horror Emma at least to me!

[@petecrane7553]

You're ok in my book Emma. It's quite possible to be a decent, well-adjusted person and still enjoy some of the sickest films out there. Universal monsters on an old picture tube tv is perfect! Freak Show is fine, but Asylum all the way...

[@lazyhippie6139]

I don't like going to the cinema, but it's because I ALWAYS get headaches. I'm very sensitive to loud sounds, so even non-horror is too loud for me. I like being able to control the volume. I don't even wear headphones... they ALSO give me headaches. I wish I was kidding. Tbh, I'm also a paranoid germaphobe haha, so going out is uncomfortable for me. It's okay with me if people think I'm missing out, and I probably am, but I just don't want to suffer from yet another headache. I get enough of them as it is! Not to mention that not all horror films are even available in the cinema. I like watching foreign language horror films (I think some of the best horror is non English) and more extreme stuff, which you won't be able to find in the cinema for the most part. I think the way someone enjoys horror doesn't affect someone else's life at all, so they should just mind their own business lol. I agree on the disturbing movie/ extreme horror front. No one has to enjoy them, BUT it's totally okay to enjoy them. I really like Martyrs, Eden Lake, and Antichrist, but I get why others don't. You can watch only mainstream stuff and be a horror fan, only watch underground extreme stuff and be a horror fan, avoid certain kinds of film because it's too much and be a horror fan... at the end of the day, it's entertainment. You should like what you're doing. I don't think there's a criteria for being a horror fan.

[@jadeandjesse5908]

For some reason, the only horror movie my brain insists to gatekeep is Black Christmas (2006). I hate that movie so much, hearing someone like it activates a defensive mode. But that's where I recognize the line is. I think horror movies that go for extensive gore and shock value are just the worst, and prefer suspense and creepiness. But some people hate the OG Black Christmas and like the remake, some people like both.

[@rebeccareznicek3478]

I love Freakshow too! For me, it's second only to Aslyum. I completely agree about it being beautiful and poetic. And the demise of a certain villain one of my favorite deaths ever on that show, if you know you know!

[@mysteriiis]

I think people hate Freakshow, and possibly Asylum, because those are the most 'real world' scary series'. The horror isn't about spooky monsters; it's about the evil shit real people do to each other. The father forcibly turning his daughter into a tattooed 'freak' disturbed me way more than most horror movies.

[@CementFrosting]

the fact that some people take entertainment too seriously is beyond me

[@eartheaterrrbby]

whoaaaa im surprised abt your opinion on ahs freak show 😱 my favorite is asylum.

[@stanguay169]

Level headed : that's what is missing from many viewers. The feeling of them "knowing better" and being all superior about it...

[@AngieRose711]

I totally relate to not getting the hype around certain movies! Two that I don’t understand the hype around are Hereditary and the original Blair Witch Project. I have watched both of them several times trying to get into them but I find both of them rather boring and hard to get through 😬. My other unpopular opinion is that I actually like jump scares (as long as the movie doesn’t rely solely on them). I think that’s what first got me interested in horror, being the on the edge of my seat waiting for something to jump out at me or catch me off guard.

[@romanempire2023]

Freakshow was my introduction when I started watching it live but asylum is my favorite. Also dan stevens as David in the guest was amazing

[@westwoodhammer5057]

Oh and I can't wait for the new Hellraiser film and series on HBO. Can't wait for The Night House. Heard it was a pitch from the director for the new Hellraiser film. So is that an unpopular opinion.. I mean, who cares about Hellraiser now? I do lol

[@mysteriiis]

That's exactly what 'Night House' is. It's freaking amazing.

[@courtney9724]

I also agree that Freakshow is severely underrated, I loved the aesthetic of that season the most. Overall though, Asylum was the hardest for me to watch, I felt like I was genuinely starting to go slightly insane getting through it.

[@Mirandacloud]

I think that is what Asylum was going for haha, I felt the same, but I loved it

[@Droorogers]

I first got into horror movies watching them at home on VHS. I rented I Know What You Did Last Summer from my local grocery store (really) at the age of 12 and loved it. Then I watched the original classic Halloween movies with my mother (a horror fan who wanted to make sure I wasn't getting the wrong messages from the films). I wouldn't be a horror fan today without having watched my first ones at home on tape.

[@zackp2093]

I agree with you on Freak Show! Don't agree about The Guest but that's okay! People need to not take differing opinions personally.

[@Blkpants]

I am so glad you mentioned gatekeeping the way we watch movies. I watch all movies on my phone, and while it's not ideal as long as the room is dark it works for me but I get grief about it all the time! I also want to mention that I have always loved disturbing/horror movies but I was not obsessed until I found your channel. I love your videos and value your opinion even when we don't agree! One of my unpopular opinions is that I do not like The VVitch.

[@goblin_corpse]

Oh my days! I'm so happy to see Freak Show get more love! I love it; it's heart-rending, beautifully acted and the way the "freak" element was handled was just so good. Oh and I totally agree with your point about how people consume horror films. Personally, I love horror but I find the cinema so overwhelming that end up switching off and not remembering what I've watched. Not to mention how pricey it is! 😅

[@SeesThings]

I like your honesty. Don't change that.

[@pattyfranks7855]

People can super judgmental. Movies are personal! Who cares 🙄. I LOVE watching your channel because of our differing opinions on some things

[@alexavery7286]

One of the things I like about channels like yours or Spooky Rice or, Newbee Reviews is that you guys will talk about the really disturbing horror movies that I know I could not stomach to watch myself but I still have a lot of curiosity about them. It's also fascinating to see what people take away from movies that like.

[@dylanclark]

I understand some of the major criticisms with Blair Witch (2016) but I actually really enjoy that movie overall. The false faces suck. But like the original, I find it extremely tense and the ending is really effective in my opinion.

[@michaelplumb2191]

Emma , you don't need to justify to anybody your taste in films . You're a great reviewer and i always value your opinion when i'm deciding what to watch . The fact that you like some films that are "out there" means that , sometimes we discover things that are off of our radar . This isnt just "extreme cinema" , it can also be non-horror films . Keep up the hard work and carry on doing things the way you think is best , because its served you well and resulted in an amazing channel .

[@geraldmartin7703]

Lillith (2019). Low IMDB score; but surprisingly entertaining. For once community college students, all likeable and affable demon. Quirkiness probably turned few viewers off.

[@poutinstereo]

My only issue with criticism is when it’s someone making someone feel bad for liking/not liking things. Honestly fully agree with you on so many things. I personally haven’t really had a Found Footage film I love, but I understand the appeal. I wish more people would understand that life would be so boring if we all liked the same things and did everything the same way. Keep up the good work!!

[@maggiephilson1667]

I completely agree with you on Blair Witch. My sister and I saw in theaters. We both liked it and the finale was intense.😬 Also I think Freak Show is an underrated season of AHS, but the best season for me will always be season 1 aka Murder House. I can’t believe people are judging others for how they view films. In a movie theater is ideal, but you can still get just as much out of a film watching it at home. Honestly I hate gatekeeping of any kind in any community. Let people like what they like.

[@normcollison2659]

On the topic of viewing movies, I watched I am Legend on my laptop, in my bed in the complete darkness and other than seeing the first Cloverfield in theaters it was the best viewing experience I've ever had, I was so immersed that I felt alone and isolated and every other emotion that Will Smith's character felt. Great video by the way.

[@Father_Daniel]

Keep doing what you do!!💙 we unfortunately live in a world where some people can say cruel or unkind things behind the veil of the internet. These are movies and ART to be interpreted differently by each viewer. Keep giving your honest opinions and screw anyone else who has a problem with it! Love your Channel

[@ManuSDP]

I’m a disturbing movie freak and I agree with your first opinion. I would never shame someone who cannot stomach some of the movies I love, so I don’t think anyone should shame me for liking extreme movies. It’s just entertainment, like music. Horror flicks and death metal, but not a monster!

[@TheDarkladywolf]

As far as how and where one watches movie, what does it matter? What did the gatekeepers expect when the theater were closed? Are we to avoid those movies that are video and streaming only? In the dark, with the lights on, headphones, no headphones, it doesn't matter. Love and let live.

[@chary8965]

I love your taste regarding horror films,✨And I can understand each of your takeaways primarily in gatekeeping. There are just some people who will judge you the way you view a film or your sense. Personally, your channel is one of the best horror content and reviews. You give us amazing movie recommendations. I love watching Disturbing/controversial films. It just fascinates me. Whenever I'm in the mood, I'll just check out your videos/playlist for some recs. 🖤

[@kiwisoup]

I absolutely agree with the first one. People are like oh you like that disgusting/disturbing crap and I'm like...It's a movie...it's not real. People act like I enjoy watching snuff films. I've actually like tried to watch things where real things were being depicted and I just couldn't...makes me sick to my stomach just thinking about it so my brain knows the difference! One of MY unpopular opinions I would say is that jump scares don't bother me. People get so hung up on how jump scares are cheap or overly relied on or "ruin" a movie...and truth be told, it's never really bothered me. I'm usually unphased by horror movies so getting startled every once in a while is actually quite nice.

[@gabriel.lavric]

Hello Emma, ​​I just came to say that I have been following your channel for more than a year and although I do not comment much I wanted to say that you do not get carried away by negative comments. I can't believe that in 2021 there are people who take the time to say bad things. Your content is wonderful and for me you are a reference in the horror genre. I hope you're well. And yes, Freakshow is the best! Greetings from Argentina

[@spookyastronauts]

Thanks Gabriel! Don’t worry I’m fine :)

[@wrathfultick]

I very much liked The Guest, and giving it a little more thought I really think I wouldn't have liked it nearly as much without Dan Stevens. Anyone else would probably have been a step down, in my opinion. This one really put him on the map for me, I definitely keep an eye on things he's acting in.

[@ilovemarkproksch]

I feel the exact same way about The Guest so thank you for saying it! I thought I was crazy for being disappointed by it!

[@spookyastronauts]

Omg ! I think we are the only two!

[@jaredarola8877]

Since you mentioned AHS, and I just can’t help myself when it comes to that show😅😂 but my underrated/unpopular opinion is Roanoke is the best season of AHS. I will defend that till the day I die (unless Double Feature continues to keep blowing me away like it currently is)😂

[@graciacardassia7306]

I totally support that opinion! Roanoke was the best.

[@jaredarola8877]

@@graciacardassia7306 I’m glad I’m not alone!! I can rewatch it over and over and never get bored or tired of it😂

[@ShevonnePolastre]

That’s why art like films, books, music, etc is so amazing. There is something for everyone. If people disagree; they should create their own KZbin channel, podcast, etc. But they usually won’t.

[@xK-la]

I'm so glad that someone else agrees with me about AHS Freakshow! I've said that its the best season of AHS, handsdown and its always so far down everyone elses list, which shocks me!

[@beccanicole7637]

freak show is honestly my least favorite season! but…considering giving it a rewatch after your opinion & explanation of why you think it’s underappreciated🙏🏼🤔 thanks for sharing !

[@kaztromance6935]

I'm really saddened but unfortunately not surprised that you've experienced so much passive abuse from people. Its pathetic that some folk feel the need to gatekeep what is essentially a Culty/ specialist genre; Horror really is for everyone regardless of how accessible or hardcore varying tastes may be. Horror is home to some of the sweetest AND nastiest types of folk. I love your dissections, analyses and honest opinions on films which have tricky subject matter. I adore watching scary arse films on my laptop- YES, it is immersive. And, unless yer David Lynch or Martin Scorsese you simply cannot get away with telling people how films should be watched/ experienced!😆 Stay strong, stay spooky and don't let the bastidz grind ya down Emma!x👻

[@Meowlo]

I've seen the same thing you were talking about with people saying you're terrible for liking the darker films in other areas as well, especially in the YA/Fiantasy/Romance Novels and Fanfiction spaces. There seems to be a movement coming around where people think that any sort of darkness or toxicity in fiction is going to affect people in real life, which is a mindset I thought we'd somewhat banished.

[@aurorahill9551]

Hey! I'm with you on Blair Witch. I love Book of Shadows! I also loooove Freakshow. Hotel is my favourite AHS season, as I have a crush on March. I think he's the best character! But after that, I rate Freakshow. 😊

[@fkwr1189]

Oh, Emma 😅 The Guest is one of my all time favourite it’s so much fun and it’s perfect for Halloween! 🥳 I always enjoy and respect your opinion! 😁 Love your videos so much! ❤️

[@westwoodhammer5057]

Night night from the sunny Cannock (UK) and we can't cope! To the hardcore hot weather Perth! Haha!. Keep up the amazing work.

[@plasticcocoon1]

I complete agree with your statement about the viewing experience! I had the best movie watching experiences viewing films at home especially with earphones on! I get way more immersed that way.

[@3liisdabomdiggitydaw]

As far as the cinema being "the best" way to watch films, I think for some films that is true. I remember one of my friends saying Kong: Skull Island was lame and I honestly feel like it's because he watched it on his laptop. Big, dumb blockbusters are never as good if they're not on big, dumb screens.

[@SecretusLiber]

I love your videos so much, even if we don't always agree on films I always appreciate your point of view. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Japanese film It Comes (2018)

[@SecretusLiber]

@S Hwang it's AMAZING and has a unique narrative structure that makes it very memorable

[@arcaderobots]

I hope the nice comments beat all the evil ones!! Just wanted to say that all your videos are great! These unpopular opinion videos are always great too. Can't wait for the next one :D

[@Hal_Evergreen]

It's wild that purity culture is even seeping into horror fandom. How can any one person attempt to set objective boundaries for which totally fictional scares are acceptable, and which aren't? The whole genre is about exploring fictional ideas and scenarios that you wouldn't want to experience in real life. Also? Thanks for your last opinion. That one really applies to ALL movies. I'm tired of reading movie reviews that suggest that you might as well not even bother watching a movie unless you watch it in the theater, as if that's the only "true" way to experience it. I hate movie theaters. I get severely overstimulated by the noise and the huge screen and the rancid popcorn smell, not to mention people who kick my chair or talk during the movie. The only "true" way for me to experience a movie is in my room, alone, where I feel safe, and where I can actual focus.

[@stecknadelfm5734]

THANK YOU! Freakshow deserves way more love. It's my absolute favorite season.

[@kandacelalo4787]

I appreciate that you do enjoy these darker horror films and share your thoughts. Your reviews allow me to appreciate these films without having to push myself past my limits. So thank you!

[@trainwrecktim]

Curious to know what you watched on those plane rides 🤔

[@MrMisuma]

I love The Guest, but I respect your view. Random thought: Have you ever made a video about your top 10 horror comedies?

[@spookyastronauts]

Yes I think so! Many years ago

[@hopehurley1151]

i love disturbing horror!! sometimes it's the disturbing ones that actually make me feel scared.

[@andrewjackson7279]

I really like the movie, Lake Mungo. Unfortunately, not many other people share my sentiment.

[@kirstyfairly4371]

Believe me there are more people that love Lake Mungo then you think (I'm one of them). I can find a good horror movie rather creepy, though i don't usually get too affected by them, but Lake Mungo is one of the few horror movies that I found so unnerving that it has stuck with me ever since i first saw it.

[@andrewjackson7279]

@@kirstyfairly4371 I’ve seen as many docuhorrors as any other horror hound has seen and the acting in this one is superb. I actually had to make sure that it was a fictional movie and not something real. It’s an eerie tale that sinks below the surface of most movies in this particular sub category in genre film. The story is so multilayered with emotions and personal secrets. Happy to know someone else appreciates this movie as much as I do.

[@kirstyfairly4371]

@@andrewjackson7279 -Completely agree. You can usually tell that mockumentaries are pretend & not real documentaries, but Lake Mungo felt exactly like a real documentary. Apparently there was no scripted dialogue in the script, just the basic story structure, so the director simply let the actors react naturally so the dialogue from the actors is completely add libbed.

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah I like lake mungo

[@andrewjackson7279]

@@kirstyfairly4371 Thanks, I never knew about the absence of a script. Furthermore, I don’t think the director has made another movie since. Such a good movie!

[@Charlie-pu9bx]

Agree with you on the last point! Case in point - Host. It works perfectly on a laptop with earphones on.

[@spookyastronauts]

Very true!

[@Victorcreed85]

Just discovered your channel Emma, hope i spelled that correctly. I am going through watching as much of your content as i can squeeze in right now. Really really loving your videos. I am a horror fiend. I cannot get enough and have been for most of my life. I prefer the darker and more “disturbing” horror as well. People will always find something to criticize. Most things are subjective and relative to the individual. It doesn’t matter if someone doesn’t enjoy what you do or does. Wanted to let you know i am having a blast watching your videos and looking forward to maybe finding a gem recommendation in a video of something i have not seen yet. You have a dedicated watcher in Texas.