The creepiest thing that ever happened to me

[Vortex]

Live action... I think?

[HollywoodMole]

I believe the first one is on Youtube, the rest are on sites. I have no idea where you can buy them... however.

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

Well I'll take a looky then.

[HollywoodMole]

Just look up Death Note: Live Action

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

Cool, thanks.

[Kaga]

To add to the topic of creepy Doctor Who aliens (if we're still on that) :

Autons.

Yeah, you remember the Autons - those living mannequins that were in the first episode of the 2005 series?

Except, I'm not talking about the 2005 series.

Because they were also in Classic Who. And they were soooo much worse in Classic Who. Why? Because they were cheap.

Now I know that sounds weird - ordinarily Classic Who's low budget and occasionally laughable effects should, if anything, make the monsters look less scary, right?

But unlike most of the other monsters in the series, the Autons were supposed to look like plastic. And in their case, they looked like really really cheap, ugly plastic.

Just imagine, for a moment, an army of creatures that look as if they spawned from the dirtiest, grungiest Chinese factory you can imagine - made with sloppy, uneven molds that leave their faces lopsided and unnatural-looking, a sort of weird shine to their skin that only makes you think of the grime that must most likely be covering them, and paint jobs that leave horrifying, straight-out-of-Nat's-sig expressions plastered onto their faces. Just... AAAUGH!!



Fucking Autons, man.

[HollywoodMole]

Kaga said
To add to the topic of creepy Doctor Who aliens (if we're still on that) :Autons. Yeah, you remember the Autons - those living mannequins that were in the first episode of the 2005 series? Except, I'm not talking about the 2005 series. Because they were also in Classic Who. And they were soooo much worse in Classic Who. Why? Because they were cheap. Now I know that sounds weird - ordinarily Classic Who's low budget and occasionally laughable effects should, if anything, make the monsters look scary, right?But unlike most of the other monsters in the series, the Autons were supposed to look like plastic. And in their case, they looked like really really cheap, ugly plastic.Just imagine, for a moment, an army of creatures that look as if they spawned from the dirtiest, grungiest Chinese factory you can imagine - made with sloppy, uneven molds that leave their faces lopsided and unnatural-looking, a sort of weird shine to their skin that only makes you think of the grime that must most likely be covering them, and paint jobs that leave horrifying, straight-out-of-Nat's-sig expressions plastered onto their faces. Just... AAAUGH!!Fucking Autons, man.

I wish I could watch classic Who... but I just can't, could we have a screen cap?

[BrobyDDark]

I'm sorry, but the Clockwork Men still get all of my nope forever.

[HollywoodMole]

BrobyDDark said
I'm sorry, but the Clockwork Men still get all of my nope forever.

Oh god... Why did you make me remember?!

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

Kaga said
To add to the topic of creepy Doctor Who aliens (if we're still on that) :Autons. Yeah, you remember the Autons - those living mannequins that were in the first episode of the 2005 series? Except, I'm not talking about the 2005 series. Because they were also in Classic Who. And they were soooo much worse in Classic Who. Why? Because they were cheap. Now I know that sounds weird - ordinarily Classic Who's low budget and occasionally laughable effects should, if anything, make the monsters look scary, right?But unlike most of the other monsters in the series, the Autons were supposed to look like plastic. And in their case, they looked like really really cheap, ugly plastic.Just imagine, for a moment, an army of creatures that look as if they spawned from the dirtiest, grungiest Chinese factory you can imagine - made with sloppy, uneven molds that leave their faces lopsided and unnatural-looking, a sort of weird shine to their skin that only makes you think of the grime that must most likely be covering them, and paint jobs that leave horrifying, straight-out-of-Nat's-sig expressions plastered onto their faces. Just... AAAUGH!!Fucking Autons, man.

I remember those… *shudder*

[BrobyDDark]

Raxacoricofallapatorius said
I remember those… *shudder*

this or something else?

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

Know what used to freak me out? The Dreamworks/Pixar 3D animation when it first started becoming a thing. As a young child it seemed unnatural and blasphemous to make cartoon fantasies resemble the real world when it comes to depth perception.

But now they're like my favorite movies to watch.

[Kaga]

HollywoodMole said
I wish I could watch classic Who... but I just can't, could we have a screen cap?

I think the image Broby posted might also be correct since there is some variety in the Autons, but I only saw one Classic episode of them which I don't remember super well. These were definitely some of the creatures that I remember, though.

Also, just out of curiosity, why can't you watch Classic Who?

[HollywoodMole]

Kaga said
I think the image Broby posted might also be correct since there is some variety in the Autons, but I only saw one Classic episode of them which I don't remember super well. These were definitely some of the creatures that I remember, though.Also, just out of curiosity, why can't you watch Classic Who?

I don't know, something just doesn't click with me. I feel a connection with the characters in new Who, I can't find that in classic. (Also, that's creepy as hell.)

[Kaga]

HollywoodMole said
I don't know, something just doesn't click with me. I feel a connection with the characters in new Who, I can't find that in classic. (Also, that's creepy as hell.)

Which Classic episodes did you watch? Maybe you just need to get used to the Classic formula first, as I can easily see how that could prevent you from really connecting with any of the characters. Starting with a Tom Baker episode I feel is a good way to jump in - he's generally a fan favorite, so it's unlikely you'll dislike him, and because he doesn't come from the show's earliest beginnings the culture shock won't be nearly as strong as if you started with Hartnell's first episodes.

Just make sure you understand how the episode arcs are structured or you might be tricked into thinking the show is a lot slower than it actually is.

Now that I think about it, Classic Who has a lot of weird barriers to entry for Whovians who want to try to get into it. :/ Still, I think it's totally worth it if you can get used to the Classic Who style and maybe sample at least a few different Doctors before deciding you don't like it. Lots of great moments to be seen in the Classic series - not to mention I feel it gives a whole new perspective to a lot of the things that go on in the new series, as well.

Edit: Besides, just look at how many characters have been in this series in the 50 years it's been around. Odds are you'll be able to connect with at least one of the Classic Doctors/companions.

Edit2: I'd be happy to recommend some episodes if you want to give the Classic series a second try.

[Vortex]

William hartnells doctor is the best doctor...

...and Patrick troughtons doctor...

...and jon pertwees doctor...

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

Kaga said Now that I think about it, Classic Who has a lot of weird barriers to entry for Whovians who want to try to get into it.

Like the fact that Netflix doesn't have all of them, only random series selections that, if you didn't know anything about Doctor Who going into it, would make absolutely zero sense.

Also the fact that there are, what, 36 episodes of classic Who missing from the BBC archives?

(on a side note my Grandma just finished knitting me 4's scarf, my late Christmas present. Such excite.)

[HollywoodMole]

Don't they have episodes that have been completely lost?

[Vortex]

I doubt that

[ladyonyx04]

Jon Pertwee married his companion I think. It was either him or another Classic Who Doctor.....the random things you learn from quizzes xD
In doing my best to watch some Classic Who (since Netflix has some of the episodes and whatnot) cause my step dad loved Tom Baker as four and he was all "dude watch it" and I'm like 'well since I have until August when the eighth season comes out might as well.' I saw some of Three's stuff trying to find Four which wasn't all that bad.