The very first horror movie which is taped in France in 1896 by Gorges Melies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skPKmMUfP9w
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Japanese horror movie Grotesque banned by BBFC
1) Do you agree or disagree that this film should have been banned? Why?
I agree with BBFC for sure because horror movies can be dangerous for somehow. Movies, songs, celebrities, ads etc have great impacts on the viewers such as ads for advertisers with the good promotions there is nothing that can make us to do. We can buy the things that we really don't need, it is all about the magic of the white screen whoever of us didn't? Or very well known superstar Lady Gaga after she released in the market with her fancy, crazy dresses whoever of us can refuse that the people dress like monsters like just Lady Gaga increased in a huge amount. It is obvious that media is one of the most powerful dictator in the whole world. As a little reminder the cartoon series 'Pokemon' was banned in many countries just because of the bad influence on children, in some of the countries the number of broken legs, arms and deaths in the younger ages increased just because of the children thought that they were 'pokemons' so they could fly. Or because of the many songs crime and murder also increased. They are all real things happened, in my opinion there is no need to be that tough but taking precautions is always good and safe.
2) In the future, many analysts predict that horror movies will continue to become gorier and more sadistic. Do you believe this is true?
Yes, frankly Grotesque the movie is a good example for that. We can see the changes from Le Manoir Du Diable (1896- the very first horror movie-) to Grotesque. The vampires, witches, psychopath killers even the paranormal things are already cliche. We as viewers are consumers we consume the characters and the topics and want more, as a result gory and sadism take the place.
3) What do you think Stephen King’s point of view would be on horror movies being banned? How do you know?
Stephen King as a huge horror writer would be so death against banning horror movies because he is in this industry he owes his life to this industry. Although he is huge in the horror industry, he would want some challenge and new rivals. However, on the contrary as a person who has many weird phobias like fear of deformity or squishy things, he would so agree with banning these kind of movies. So this point of view could be a dilemma for him and if I were him I would choose to say 'No comment !'
I agree with BBFC for sure because horror movies can be dangerous for somehow. Movies, songs, celebrities, ads etc have great impacts on the viewers such as ads for advertisers with the good promotions there is nothing that can make us to do. We can buy the things that we really don't need, it is all about the magic of the white screen whoever of us didn't? Or very well known superstar Lady Gaga after she released in the market with her fancy, crazy dresses whoever of us can refuse that the people dress like monsters like just Lady Gaga increased in a huge amount. It is obvious that media is one of the most powerful dictator in the whole world. As a little reminder the cartoon series 'Pokemon' was banned in many countries just because of the bad influence on children, in some of the countries the number of broken legs, arms and deaths in the younger ages increased just because of the children thought that they were 'pokemons' so they could fly. Or because of the many songs crime and murder also increased. They are all real things happened, in my opinion there is no need to be that tough but taking precautions is always good and safe.
2) In the future, many analysts predict that horror movies will continue to become gorier and more sadistic. Do you believe this is true?
Yes, frankly Grotesque the movie is a good example for that. We can see the changes from Le Manoir Du Diable (1896- the very first horror movie-) to Grotesque. The vampires, witches, psychopath killers even the paranormal things are already cliche. We as viewers are consumers we consume the characters and the topics and want more, as a result gory and sadism take the place.
3) What do you think Stephen King’s point of view would be on horror movies being banned? How do you know?
Stephen King as a huge horror writer would be so death against banning horror movies because he is in this industry he owes his life to this industry. Although he is huge in the horror industry, he would want some challenge and new rivals. However, on the contrary as a person who has many weird phobias like fear of deformity or squishy things, he would so agree with banning these kind of movies. So this point of view could be a dilemma for him and if I were him I would choose to say 'No comment !'
Saturday, September 11, 2010
3) Stephen King ends his article by stating, “As long as you keep the gators fed”. What does he mean by this statement? Does his argument have any credibility?
For many people gators are scary creatures and as long as they exist they will still be scary for many people. In my opinion this statement has an figurative meaning and I think he figures 'fears' as a gator and he means that as long as we keep feeding our fears, they will always be kept fresh. This is how horror movie industry can survive in the movie industry.
I totally agree with his argument that has a credibility. Let's assume that people all around the world have no fear of anything, they all brave and easy going on anything this could drag the human beings into chaos, the crimes would increase, wars could be happen at all times etc. That's why fears are part of a real life, that's why they are in our life cycle because of we have them there are justice, hierarchy and life exist.
I totally agree with his argument that has a credibility. Let's assume that people all around the world have no fear of anything, they all brave and easy going on anything this could drag the human beings into chaos, the crimes would increase, wars could be happen at all times etc. That's why fears are part of a real life, that's why they are in our life cycle because of we have them there are justice, hierarchy and life exist.
2) Create a quick list of horror movies that you are familiar with. Why do you think these films are appealing to viewers?
a) Stepfather (2009)
b) The Paranormal activity (2007)
c) Misery (1990)
d) The Exorcist (1973)
These movies are my best 4. The reason why they all appealed by the viewers is all of them touch the viewers' sore spots which make them more effective and scary. Such as Stepfather (2005), the movie is about a killer who sneak in the families as a stepfather, first he charms the mother and plays the perfect daddy model after that he kills all the family members and move on his way but everything he does is really professional and flawless so no one can track him. Stepfathers are really in common in every community and especially for the children, it can be the worst nightmare so even the thought of stepfather is scary, think of a killer stepfather nothing can be more scary than this for one who has issues with stepfather.
The Paranormal Activity (2007). The movie is about a couple that has frightening problems with their house or this is better to say that something frightening in their house. It is about paranormal events such as taking out from bed while you are sleeping and sweeping on the floor to the other side of the house by something invisible. This movie touches the fear of paranormal activities and also for someone who has problems about staying home alone which is also common for everyone so that's why movie was catchy.
Misery (1990) This movie is based on the novel of Stephan King and about a woman who is obsessed about a man. That woman is a psychopath nurse finding a man in a car accident, taking care of him and after he starts to fell good to go back home, doesn't allow him to leave her so applying many scary ways to keep him with her like breaking his leg etc. and In my opinion everyone has some kinds of obsessions about someone such as a girl/boyfriend, a best friend or a celebrity that always want him/her with them forever and people can also apply some ways to do it but because of the ethical reasons they can't. This movie touches the darkest and hysterical side of the humans.
The Exorcist (1973) There is nothing to say about this cult movie everyone knows about it but as a quick reminder the movie is about exorcism. Many people all around the world believes the devil or the bad spirits can posses the mortal human body and also if we look at the year of the movie, it can be understood that especially for that time this could be scarier than now. This movie touches the fear of being possessed by a bad spirit and I'd like say that this fear is still on for many people.
b) The Paranormal activity (2007)
c) Misery (1990)
d) The Exorcist (1973)
These movies are my best 4. The reason why they all appealed by the viewers is all of them touch the viewers' sore spots which make them more effective and scary. Such as Stepfather (2005), the movie is about a killer who sneak in the families as a stepfather, first he charms the mother and plays the perfect daddy model after that he kills all the family members and move on his way but everything he does is really professional and flawless so no one can track him. Stepfathers are really in common in every community and especially for the children, it can be the worst nightmare so even the thought of stepfather is scary, think of a killer stepfather nothing can be more scary than this for one who has issues with stepfather.
The Paranormal Activity (2007). The movie is about a couple that has frightening problems with their house or this is better to say that something frightening in their house. It is about paranormal events such as taking out from bed while you are sleeping and sweeping on the floor to the other side of the house by something invisible. This movie touches the fear of paranormal activities and also for someone who has problems about staying home alone which is also common for everyone so that's why movie was catchy.
Misery (1990) This movie is based on the novel of Stephan King and about a woman who is obsessed about a man. That woman is a psychopath nurse finding a man in a car accident, taking care of him and after he starts to fell good to go back home, doesn't allow him to leave her so applying many scary ways to keep him with her like breaking his leg etc. and In my opinion everyone has some kinds of obsessions about someone such as a girl/boyfriend, a best friend or a celebrity that always want him/her with them forever and people can also apply some ways to do it but because of the ethical reasons they can't. This movie touches the darkest and hysterical side of the humans.
The Exorcist (1973) There is nothing to say about this cult movie everyone knows about it but as a quick reminder the movie is about exorcism. Many people all around the world believes the devil or the bad spirits can posses the mortal human body and also if we look at the year of the movie, it can be understood that especially for that time this could be scarier than now. This movie touches the fear of being possessed by a bad spirit and I'd like say that this fear is still on for many people.
Why We Crave Horror Movies
1) Do you agree or disagree with King’s point of view? Why?
I strongly agree with Stephen King's point of view. In my opinion the natural feelings that we try to curb like fear, be aware of the bad things like drugs or sometimes the feeling of killing someone just to achieve your biggest goal in your life is all about the self control, in those times we all are willing to do these things but there is a reason that keeps us not to do is self-control and rational minds of us. As humans we sometimes lose our tempers and can do things that we should not such as eating a big mac while we are on a diet or blame someone innocent. We do these things because as I mentioned sometimes we lose our tempers, love breaking the rules or just liking doing these.
So 'Horror Movies' are just like this we know that we are gonna freak out and shit in pants, the adrenaline will hit the top and also won't able to walk home after the movie alone but anyway we want to see that movie maybe the reason why your favorite actor/actress in the movie or the topic of the movie caught you right after you read about the reviews etc. but we still go and see the movie even we know the results.
I strongly agree with Stephen King's point of view. In my opinion the natural feelings that we try to curb like fear, be aware of the bad things like drugs or sometimes the feeling of killing someone just to achieve your biggest goal in your life is all about the self control, in those times we all are willing to do these things but there is a reason that keeps us not to do is self-control and rational minds of us. As humans we sometimes lose our tempers and can do things that we should not such as eating a big mac while we are on a diet or blame someone innocent. We do these things because as I mentioned sometimes we lose our tempers, love breaking the rules or just liking doing these.
So 'Horror Movies' are just like this we know that we are gonna freak out and shit in pants, the adrenaline will hit the top and also won't able to walk home after the movie alone but anyway we want to see that movie maybe the reason why your favorite actor/actress in the movie or the topic of the movie caught you right after you read about the reviews etc. but we still go and see the movie even we know the results.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)