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Best Spooky, Moody, Atmospheric Home Theatre Demo

I still don't quite the idea of remaking a classic film, frame by frame, but tonight I bought a new copy of the Psycho DVD with Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche.

Perhaps it has more to do with the scene, but I really enjoy the atmosphere of the opening of the movie, and hearing the pouring rain in surround sound, as she cautiously approaches the neon sign of the Bates Motel.

Bearing in mind both technical AND dramatic considerations, what movies do you think best demonstrate the spooky, moody, atmospheric capabilities of home theatre and surround sound?
cwlondon

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audiobugged
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Cwlondon, I may not be the authority on horror but the best demonstration for horror to date as far a remakes in surround sound has to still be "The Haunting" in Dts ES 6.1

Another Dts Es remake that is wild was "The Texas Chainsaw Massacare". In surround sound it freaked my Wife out so badly that sleeping with the lights on for a week was a requirement afterwards.

"The Grudge", and "The Ring" are the only 2 newer flicks to date that really did a number on me.
audiobugged
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Another Dts movie which is no cinematic masterpiece that gives your H/T system an intense workout is "Reign of Fire". This dragon slayer type flick, will continually make your jaw drop as it could surface drywall nails, or crack plaster. Not a movie to try if you have a Bose system, but also a great movie to demonstrate reasons why you didn't buy a Bose system!
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