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TopicThat picture of Claire...
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 4:54:22 PM
#22
Claire is just older in Revelations 2, I thought it was an appropriate update to her look.
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 4:52:29 PM
#230
34. Toluca Prison (Silent Hill 2 area) (22 points)
Nominated by: Axl_Rose_85 (1/5 remaining)


Importance: 3
Fear: 9
Snake: 10

In terms of pure horror, Toluca Prison is an absolutely masterpiece of level design, with every square inch of the place from the Historical Society to the docks outside designed to misdirect, frighten, subvert, and advance the themes of the game. From the onset, a painting of Pyramid Head sets the stage for an ominous trek through the darkest corners of the town. A long staircase leads the way down into the main prison area, as an unknown noise haunts the player's near minute long journey slowly getting more intense. This is very comparable to MGS3's infamous ladder, but whereas that served as an interlude and break in the action, SH2's staircase is used to prepare the player for the psychological horror they're about to undertake. The prison area itself is a gloomy, slimy, sprawling labyrinth, its prison cells representing the cages each of the main characters are trapped in. I love how the location always actively works against you. There's one room that shuts off your flashlight battery and gives you no way out, as you become enveloped by bugs with no clue how to escape or even get your light working again. Later still, a prison cell door can trap you within its damp walls; the location keeps trying desperately to keep James locked in for his sins while also playing on the paranoia and claustrophobia of the player. In the labyrinth area of the prison, which amongst things other contains normal gameplay run-ins with Pyramid Head for the first time, further examination of punishing and sentencing James is seen in the scene with Maria, which is shot in such a way to make it look like James is the one behind the bars. Constantly reappearing puzzles centered around gallows also drives home the fact that the town wants James dead.

James constantly dives and jumps into holes almost as if the prison's levels become further and further representative of hell. It's no coincidence the last level, Eddie's freezer full of dead bodies, parallels with the large frozen lake of the ninth circle of hell seen in Dante's inferno, and as one of the smallest rooms in the area, represents Eddie's entrapment by his guilt. We also get a little glimpse into the Otherworld of Angela, with its flesh-like walls and twisted interpretation of a suburban house, along with Angela's tormentor, the Abstract Daddy.

There are so many more gags and scares that you'll just have to play to experience, and trust me, they are so worth it! The craft of Toluca Prison is better than any other horror game before or since, as each new room frightens in a fresh and creative way every time. I've honestly barely even scratched the surface here, because there's just so many mintue details that make the area as effective as it is. If you're interested, I highly recommend this video discussing the area fully in-depth!

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TopicSince it's almost Halloween, which candy is the best?
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 3:43:30 PM
#20
Starburst
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 3:37:54 PM
#229
scarletspeed7 posted...
Thoughts on the Oolong Island scientists?


Well for every Egg Fu there's a loser like I.Q. or Doctor Cyclops, but in general it's a pretty nice collection considering it was home to the Chief and Magnus at one point.
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 3:15:03 PM
#226
35. Mad Scientists (Just in general) (22 points)
Nominated by: Anagram (2/6 remaining)
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Importance: 10
Fear: 6
Snake: 6

Mad scientists is yet another horror trope that's as old as the hills. Often eccentric, misunderstood, and driven by hubris, mad scientists, especially in their use in horror, are often pushed to the dark side by their peers and resort to evil and unethical methods to continue their work. Victor Frankenstein is considered the prototypical example of the mad scientist; the novel portrays Frankenstein as sympathetic but also one that defy's human nature with an unorthodox experiment that's never been attempt before, leading to his eventual downfall. Though it may not be a horror film, Metropolis crafted the iconic "look" of the mad scientist with the character of Rotwang, with his blown-back, frizzled white hair and wide-eyed manic gaze. Colin Clive's Victor Frankenstein in the classic 1931 film was also instrumental in crafting the mad scientist personality, with a wild, euphoric enthusiasm and mania towards his experiments' apparent success. I stress that every mad scientist since is informed in one way or another by both Dr. Frankenstein and Rotwang, and that doesn't just go for horror mad scientists either. That's not to say there aren't any great original mad scientists to have come out of these influences though. H.P. Lovecraft's Re-Animator gave us Herbert West, brought to beady-eyed, psychotic life through Jeffrey Combs' modern performance. RE2's William Birkin twists the Frankenstein myth, becoming his own monstrous creation. Josef Heiter pushes new life to disgusting lengths with the Human Centipede. The mad scientist, at its core, is that spirit of curiosity and that journey to push new discoveries and advancements. After all, many famous scientists were called "mad" in their day when many discoveries of theirs have now become commonplace. But it's that potential to become consumed by our work and lose sight of our original goal in the process that can often be unavoidable, and the mad scientist is just an exaggerated version of that fact, holding a mirror up to our inner-selves.
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 81 (RULE CHANGE) [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 1:00:45 PM
#81
Rikku
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 81 (RULE CHANGE) [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 12:00:08 PM
#17
Red Mage
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TopicFor the love of FUCK!!! VINCENT?
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 12:34:04 AM
#17

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TopicAll Purpose Horror Topic 2018: Get your costumes ready it's about to go down
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 12:31:32 AM
#26
DeathChicken posted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oliCVn7Ic68&fbclid=IwAR2zgVs0i5-WLbA9sFiJhlNNrA6VY7BGM14X2IZEJdEa3V42SoH82IXfxhE


Wow this is great! Leatherface's part was a riot.
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TopicThat picture of Claire...
Snake5555555555
10/30/18 12:25:26 AM
#7
Her design looks way better in-game than it does in that picture.
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 80 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 8:36:13 PM
#105
Rikku
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TopicReject Battle X! R1D12 - Michel/Marina, King/DLink, Remedy/Yangus, Merch/Barret
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 8:13:32 PM
#8
Merchant
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TopicIf It Were Up to Board 8: Auron/Lucina, Magus/Vincent, Shulk/Sub0, Joker/Claire
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 8:10:29 PM
#5
Auron
Vincent
Sub-Zero
Claire
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 8:07:34 PM
#223
36. Mary Shelley (22 points)
Nominated by: scarletspeed7 (1/5 remaining)
Selected Horror Works: https://imgur.com/gallery/lfMKjvN
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Importance: 10
Fear: 7
Snake: 5

Mary Shelley, best known as the author of Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, was a highly influential writer who never really saw too much success outside of that title, not until much later anyway. Though Shelley may be primary remembered as a horror novelist, she primarily wrote romantic fiction as well as travel guides, biographies, and essays. I will admit personally to have only read Frankenstein out of her novels, but I have also read her short story "Transformation" which is a nightmarish little tale I highly suggest! Shelley wrote Frankenstein when she was only 18, initially publishing it anonymously until her name appeared on the 2nd printing. It was written both as the result of a friendly ghost story contest among her friends, and sadly, in the wake of tragedy, after her six-week old baby passed away and her half-sister committed suicide. Shelley was very politically focused and in retrospect is seen as one of the most influential writers as both a romanticist and as a feminist and liberal. I can't really say her other novels really interest me, but Frankenstein is one of the most influential works ever and I would like to read more of her short stories too.
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TopicThe actual CBX Losers Bracket! Round 1 Day 11
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 7:43:51 PM
#19
Ryu Hayabusa
Sans
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 80 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 7:35:26 PM
#46
Red Mage
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Topic^King of the Mountain^ - Save My Superhero - Day 59 (SUPER 7!)
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 6:07:24 PM
#15
Spider-Man
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Topic[TTCB] Day 24 - Raiden/G.Majima v 9S/Tiny & Luigi/Clementine v Manny/Claire
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 6:07:13 PM
#13
Raiden (Metal Gear Solid 2)
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Goro Majima (Yakuza)

Manny Calavera (Grim Fandango)
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Claire Redfield (Resident Evil 2)
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 10:56:06 AM
#219
37. A noise in the house late at night (Real Life) (22 points)
Nominated by: Nathalmighty1 (1/4 remaining)


Importance: 9
Fear: 8
Snake: 5

Many horror stories start out just like this, a late night bump, scratch, or thump that sends your mind racing with possibilities. Is it the boogeyman? Is it a murderer or thief? Is it a ghost? Are my windows and doors locked? Do I dare go and check what made it? Suddenly, we're up all night staring at the ceiling for an outcome that never occurs. But it's that pure paranoia we experience that's scary enough anyway. We've all been there at one point or another in our lives, and it's a thousand times more amplified when we're kids. Humans are conditioned to react to unknown sounds with caution and apprehension, and when our nights are supposed to be peaceful and restful, a sound breaks that illusion of safety and puts us on the edge. At the heart of it, this is what horror is pretty much all about! It all comes from such a simple sound that for all we know, could just be the house settling in. And let's hope so, because the alternative is just too scary to even think of!
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Topicresident evil characters getting done dirty
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 10:30:59 AM
#2
I know, I have some faith in Claire though.
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TopicReject Battle X! R1D11 - Rathalos/Pepsi, Alto/TomNook, Travis/BigDaddy, Oak/Axel
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 2:44:36 AM
#24
Pepsiman
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Big Daddy - BioShock
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TopicIf you were to experience one game for the 'first time' again, what would it be?
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 2:42:25 AM
#10
So many games I want to say for this, but If I can only choose one I guess I gotta go with my favorite game ever, Resident Evil Remake. To recapture that original terror, that thrill of a classic title absolutely transformed to extraordinary heights, that sweet mystery of exploration and backtracking, would be entirely unmatched for me.

Gotta mention some HMs though: RE1-RE4, MGS 1 & 2, Silent Hill 2, Spec Ops: The Line, and Batman: Arkham Asylum
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TopicIf It Were Up to Board 8: Geralt/Rosalina, RyuH/Simon, Sans/Pac, Bayonetta/Riku
Snake5555555555
10/29/18 12:27:58 AM
#28
Geralt
Ryu H
Sans
Bayonetta
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TopicThe actual CBX Losers Bracket! Round 1 Day 10
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 11:31:51 PM
#25
Jill Valentine
Shovel Knight
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 79 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 11:09:02 PM
#341
DoomTheGyarados posted...
Snake5555555555 posted...
DoomTheGyarados posted...
Sorry Snake, I tried buddy.


Thanks, I appreciate it so much! I was just about to offer an NR myself just as the final Barret save came in. Just wasn't meant to be.


Who are you moving to btw?


I think I'll stick with FFX and move to Rikku.
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 79 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 11:06:20 PM
#334
DoomTheGyarados posted...
Sorry Snake, I tried buddy.


Thanks, I appreciate it so much! I was just about to offer an NR myself just as the final Barret save came in. Just wasn't meant to be.
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TopicOnly one episode in but Channel Zero: Dream Door is terrifying.
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 10:25:56 PM
#3
Oh shit, I forgot that premiered today! Thanks for the reminder.
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 79 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 10:08:55 PM
#162
Fang
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 79 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 9:07:36 PM
#78
Red Mage

Trading for Yuna auto
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 7:48:38 PM
#217
38. Higurashi When They Cry (21.5 points)
Nominated by: Wicklebee (0/5 remaining)


Importance: 5
Fear: 8
Snake: 8.5

Wow, I was not expecting the level of visceral violence this series portrays so gruesomely. The design of the typically cute anime girls doing such unspeakable acts only makes everything seem that much worse, as if its the destruction of innocence happening right before your eyes. The Higurashi series is massive, consisting of everything from visual novels, manga volumes, anime series, OVAs, even a live-action television series. Each medium has its own way of delivering the violence, and I was also surprised how the deep the character backstories and motivations go. This is a very well-written series, especially the original VN, which even portrays the events more like a mystery than a straight up horror story. The protagonist, Keiichi Maebara, is affected by the town's paranoia and haunted by past regrets, and feels fleshed-out and clashes well against the game's otherwise full female cast. The VNs' haunting score makes the events seem all that much scarier too. Higurashi was a world that terrified and captivated me, and its also one I'm eager to return to very soon.
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 78 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 4:34:36 PM
#176
Yuna
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 78 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 3:33:58 PM
#103
Edea
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TopicFLAMANDER RANKS VGM ~ (ranking phase)
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 3:19:09 PM
#68
Glad you liked that one at least! It's a nifty little game, pretty much nails a perfect Lovecraftian atmosphere and mood.
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 2:53:42 PM
#216
39. Pinhead - Hellraiser series (character) (21.5 points)
Nominated by: GANON1025 (3/5 remaining)


Importance: 7
Fear: 7.5
Snake: 7

Despite the countless number of worthless sequels the Hellraiser series has, Pinhead has endured as a horror icon since he made his appearance on the scene in 1987. The Pinhead in the first film was mysterious and scary like any good horror star should be, with a penchant for torture and pain based on rules he perceived as fair. After all, its human curiosity and wickedness that makes people solve the Cenobite puzzle box, Pinhead was simply an amoral judge in the whole affair. Pinhead was modeled after classic, intelligence creatures such as Count Dracula, who had quiet, introspective charm compared to their relatively dark dealings. Further movies would characterize Pinhead in wildly different ways and offer multiple origins, but the one I want to focus on are the plotlines continued in Hellraiser 2 and 3. Here, Pinhead was shown as formerly human, named Elliott Spencer, separated into good and evil sides, which eventually manifest themselves on Earth. I honestly think this destroys so much of Pinhead's mystique and fear factor, ruining the power Pinhead possesses over the human mind. Pinhead is also degenerated into a generic slasher as the series went on, completely missing the point of the character. Still, I can't hate on Pinhead. Doug Bradley still manages to bring good performances to the table throughout the series even if the writing isn't there, and now with Bradley out of the picture, these films have literally nothing worth watching anymore. Pinhead's affinity for brutal torture and devilish deals will nevertheless always solidify Pinhead's place in the hearts of horror fans.
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TopicSave My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XX: Day 78 [smfffc]
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 2:31:34 PM
#28
Red Mage

Trading for Yuna auto
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 12:12:14 PM
#215
40. The Road (Cormac McCarthy novel) (21.5 points)
Nominated by: Xeybozn (2/5 remaining)
https://www.teenreads.com/reviews/the-road/excerpt

Importance: 6
Fear: 7.5
Snake: 7

The Road is regarded as one of the best post-apocalyptic novels to come out of the last century. With a heavy emphasis on hopelessness, realism, and descriptive horror, the book is a chilling read. Its unnamed main characters emphasize the fact that trying to find peace or comfort in the post-apocalypse is a wasted effort. Little to no time at all is spent developing these characters either physically or personally, as The Road prefers to spend time developing its cruel environments, the memories of human creation, and the lengths of human survival. Still, as father and son, their bonds and relationship together manage to dim that notion, even if ever so slightly. Even if concepts of time and place are lost in such a devoid world, they at least have each other. There's this notion throughout the book that the father and son are "the good guys", which is challenged again and again by the reality of their enviornment. Do we see them as "the good guys" just because they're the people we happen to be following? The Road prefers to let the question linger throughout the book, as they're forced to rob and steal to get by over the course of their journey. Ultimately though, the book makes it clear that those concepts in general have no real meaning in the post-apocalypse. The Road is terrifying and depressing, and will be hard for many readers to get through, but if you stick with it, you'll get a story full of feeling that keep you turning pages for hour on end.
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Topic[TTCB] Day 23 - York/Cole vs. Rise/Bomberman & Rin/Wolf vs. Mint/Kiryu
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 11:23:03 AM
#19
Francis York Morgan (Deadly Premonition)
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Cole McGrath (Infamous)
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TopicSe7en Ranks 1,300 songs from the --{| 70's| 80's| 90's| 00's| 10's |}-- #4
Snake5555555555
10/28/18 2:12:34 AM
#362
Se7enthrust posted...
Snake5555555555 posted...
Ghost is already a pretty big band at the moment, their album Prequelle this year sold 66,000 in its first week.


Ha I figured. That's cool though. Are you a fan of the band?


Yeah, they're pretty awesome! Prequelle especially used a lot of unique styles which made it a cool album, like dance-rock stuff and throwback 80s sounds. I still prefer their earlier heavier stuff though. Perfect for around Halloween.
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TopicReject Battle X! R1D10 - Red/Raiden, Venom/Poppi, Bulbasaur/Heihachi, Roy/DrNGin
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 11:12:40 PM
#20
Raiden
Venom Snake
Heihachi Mishima
Doctor N. Gin
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TopicIf It Were Up to Board 8: Aloy/D.Va, Jill/Fox, Shovel/Toad, Waluigi/Aerith
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 11:11:53 PM
#31
D.Va
Jill
Shovel Knight
Aerith
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 5:06:32 PM
#211
Johnbobb posted...
You mostly covered my thoughts on it but the very end is also worth a mention where the piano is taken away as evidence, showing that everything Darius went through was for nothing. Darius driving away from the scene had a weird sense of nihilism to it.


That's true, good catch there! There's so many little things like that throughout the episode.
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TopicBest of the Trope Day 135: Bittersweet Ending
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 4:47:11 PM
#6
Damn has this series really been going on that long?

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Black Mirror - Nosedive
Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly (Crimson Butterfly ending)

HMs:
The Thing (1982)
Channel Zero: Butcher's Block
The Silence of the Lambs
Batman: Arkham City
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The Last of Us
Resident Evil 6 (Chris Campaign)
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TopicThe actual CBX Losers Bracket! Round 1 Day 9
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 4:36:28 PM
#12
Hat Kid
Ezio Auditore da Firenze
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 4:34:22 PM
#209
Okay I think everything is back to normal now.

41. Teddy Perkins (Atlanta episode) (20.5 points)
Nominated by: Johnbobb (3/6 remaining)


Importance: 4.5
Fear: 7
Snake: 9

In probably one of the greatest stand-alone episodes in television history, Donald Glover analyzes and examines racism, masculinity, and abusive parenting housed in a short-form psychological horror tale that simply chills to the core as soon as the titular Teddy Perkins shows his unsettling plastic-looking face to Darius and the audience. The comparisons to Get Out and Michael Jackson write themselves, but I think there's so much more to it here. Let's start at the beginning. Darius heads to Teddy's mansion to pick up a free piano with colored keys, and gets invited in to stay for a couple of minutes before hauling it off. before the episode even gets underway with the real psychological stuff, Teddy offers Darius a huge ostrich egg which is a seriously disgusting scene, but also represents the cracks in Teddy's persona and tales as well as his psyche early on, while also showcasing Teddy's twisted upbringing as the symbol of fertlity is defaced and shattered. Through pictures we can see Teddy used to have black skin, shows how far away from his old self Teddy used to be. Teddy locking up his brother Benny in the basement shows not only his bitterness to his family members, but also represents Teddy locking up another part of his self, the parts he loathes and wants to keep hidden. Much like Get Out, Teddy puts on false airs and becomes something he's really not. Teddy Perkins is also a much more cynical piece than Get Out is; though Get Out ends on a positive note, Teddy Perkins can only escape his situation with even more violence which perpetuates his vicious cycle even more. And this all comes still despite Darius' very inspiration speech towards the end which is full of optimism and hope. It all just goes to show that sometimes our personal darkness is simply inescapable. There's so much more than I can even begin to decipher here, as Teddy Perkins is a seriously deep episode of television, and one that works as both allegory and simple Gothic horror story, as the best horror tends to do.
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 3:12:41 PM
#207
*Deletes Axl_Rose_85.chr*
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TopicBest GTA Antagonist Day 1
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 2:39:17 PM
#2
Tenpenny is classic bad.
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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 2:27:48 PM
#199
1. Just Monika (Doki Doki Literature Club) (30 points)
Nominated by: Just Monika

Importance: 10
Fear: 10
Snake: 10

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TopicSnake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 *RANKINGS*
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 12:06:39 PM
#198
43. Leon Kennedy (Resident Evil 2) (20 points)
Nominated by: Axl_Rose_85 (2/5 remaining)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-zBIN_6XhWlKw1j_M9UvNin4QxzsJbJT

Importance: 7
Fear: 3
Snake: 10

I don't think there's any denying at this point that Leon has become the face of the Resident Evil series. Just look at the massive applause Leon got for his appearance in the Resident Evil 2 remake trailer. He has become an instantly recognizable gaming icon with appeal for nearly all-audiences, whether you enjoy the vulnerable and unsure rookie cop of RE2 or the bonafide wise-cracking badass in RE4 and beyond. His character growth throughout the series feels tangible and real, as is his relationship with other characters in the series. His ongoing love saga with Ada Wong is the one true romantic subplot we have in the series, as the two get only closer and closer ever game despite their often conflicting goals. Similarly, Leon grows in confidence over each appearance, from a rookie to a professional, learning from his experiences in Raccoon City and with mentor figure Jack Krauser. Even RE4 shows Leon has some things left to learn, as he strikes out with women across the board and more seriously, becomes a little more cynical after betrayals from Krauser and losing several friends along the way. Skipping ahead a bit, that's when we arrive at last year's animated film Resident Evil: Vendetta, which shows Leon down and depressed, even suffering from alcoholism as the many biohazards he has faced wear down on him. Sure, this is the same movie where Leon also rides a motorcycle down a highway and blows up several innocent cars while fighting a pack of Cerberus, but the depth in Leon's character here proves his stories aren't anywhere close to done. I love Leon just as much for his corny jokes and badass scenes in RE4 as i do for all his character growth throughout the series.

And, as we go back to the beginning next year, back to Resident Evil 2, it's the best time to reflect on how we got to this point, from Leon's humble beginnings as a rookie cop who had the worst first day of all time, and revel in the origins of one of my favorite characters of all time.
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Topic[TTCB] Day 22 - K.Dice/Wrex vs. Vanille/Jill & Joker/Maya vs. Beatrice/James
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 11:12:29 AM
#23
Vanille (Final Fantasy XIII)
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Jill Valentine (Resident Evil)

Beatrice (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)
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James Sunderland (Silent Hill 2)
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TopicSe7en Ranks 1,300 songs from the --{| 70's| 80's| 90's| 00's| 10's |}-- #4
Snake5555555555
10/27/18 11:11:42 AM
#359
Ghost is already a pretty big band at the moment, their album Prequelle this year sold 66,000 in its first week.
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