It is a phenomenon that puzzles me. I always try to engage with a film on its own terms regardless of quality or the time it was made. Do you think modern audiences are conditioned to laugh at anything (fashions, acting styles) that does not reflect the current time?
To be honest, the bat scene in Suspiria has always struck me a comical, but it does not color my perception of the whole film.
What was funny was that last time I watched it everyone was laughing ironically at everything right up until the barbed wire scene. There was kind of this stunned silence, it was awesome. I understand that some scenes can be funny today, like the Dr Mandel scenes but as a whole I don’t find it funny or ironic to watch.
LAST SHIFT (2014, 90 min.) on Netflix Instant for the first time.
ReplyDeleteSlightly less dangerous than clerking for Kavanaugh.
or
The shocking never-before-seen pilot episode of "9-1-1."
TREMORS 5: BLOODLINES (2015, 99 min.) on Netflix Instant.
ReplyDeleteBetter subtitle: "Ass Blasters & The Furious!"
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Didn't know Alex Keaton had a stepbrother.
TREMORS: A COLD DAY IN HELL (2018, 98 min.) on Netflix Instant for the first time.
ReplyDelete"The Jamie Kennedy Experiment" does not work.
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Bummer that Gummer seems like a goner.
It (2017)
ReplyDeleteHeadline: Boat Missing Last Scene With Arm
Possession (1981, Dir. Andrzej Zulawski)
ReplyDeleteTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Polish, Creature, Feature.
Or
Button up your shirt Heinrich, you weirdo.
Ringu (1998)
ReplyDeleteWhy won’t you just leave Sadaka alone!
or
Sadaka is just a poor misunderstood goth
The Ring (2002)
ReplyDeleteBath time with Brian Cox. Wouldn’t recommend.
The RingTwo (2005)
ReplyDeleteRachel. Rachel! RAAAAACHEL... Rachel? rachel. Mommy?!?. Rachel!
Suspiria (1977) - 4K Screening.
ReplyDeleteI've gone Suspiria 4K, no going back.
And
How many other students tried counting steps?
Prince of Darkness (1987)
ReplyDelete"This is caca... caca" he whispered dramatically.
Videodrome (1983)
ReplyDeleteRevolution begins with James Woods' stomach vagina
Friday the 13th, Part V - A New Beginning (1985) w/ F This Movie! commentary
ReplyDeleteChoco drool, redneck gruel, Roy loses cool.
Suspiria (1977)
ReplyDeleteTradeoff... 4K Cinema Screening. Audience hysterically laughing.
So frustrating!
DeleteIt is a phenomenon that puzzles me. I always try to engage with a film on its own terms regardless of quality or the time it was made. Do you think modern audiences are conditioned to laugh at anything (fashions, acting styles) that does not reflect the current time?
DeleteTo be honest, the bat scene in Suspiria has always struck me a comical, but it does not color my perception of the whole film.
What was funny was that last time I watched it everyone was laughing ironically at everything right up until the barbed wire scene. There was kind of this stunned silence, it was awesome. I understand that some scenes can be funny today, like the Dr Mandel scenes but as a whole I don’t find it funny or ironic to watch.
DeleteBerserker (1988)
ReplyDeleteSo it’s The Bear Witch Project, then?
Monkey Shines (1988)
ReplyDeleteTucci-Turner tryst is unexpectedly pretty hot.
Friday the 13th ("Remake" 2009 - Marcus Nispel)
ReplyDeleteWas there a Bay look-alike contest?
or
Douches are obsessed with perfectly positioned nipples.
House on Haunted Hill (1999)
ReplyDeleteLike most things, needs more Vincent Price.
Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010) Dir. Panos Cosmatos
ReplyDelete"Be right there!" *slooooowly walks across room*
The Tall Man (2012)
ReplyDeleteRaza crew's backstories just get more convoluted.
Trauma (1993)
ReplyDeleteArgento's streak of supportive, loving mothers continues.
Knock Knock (2015)
ReplyDeleteThere's no such thing as free pizza
Nina Forever (2015):
ReplyDeleteSometimes, the whole BED'S the wet spot!
Blood Fest (2018)
ReplyDeleteBetter than a "synoptic" lobotomy. Only slightly.
Everything Is Terrible's The Great Satan (2018)
ReplyDeleteAppeals to my sensibilities and attention span!
Ghosthouse a.k.a La Casa 3 (1988)
ReplyDeleteCreepy kid, creepy doll, creepy house. Creepy.
The Green Inferno (2013)
ReplyDeleteMeat was overcooked. Would not go again.
mother! (2017)
ReplyDeleteMust be this tall to crowd surf.
LoL
DeleteAmazing, Frank.
DeleteEaten Alive (1976)
ReplyDeleteDid the monkey have other filming commitments?
HOCUS POCUS
ReplyDeleteHelping parents explain virginity since 1993.
I Vampiri (1957)
ReplyDeleteMad scientist formulas always create bushy eyebrows.
The Prowler (1981)
ReplyDeleteToo much momentum? Enter phone call scene.
Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996)
ReplyDeleteThat's not a rabbit in that hat.
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
ReplyDelete"CD head” cenobite obviously values physical media.
Zombi 3
ReplyDeleteZombie head literally flies across the room.
The Howling (1981)
ReplyDeleteOr How to make vegetarians eat meat
The Creeps aka Deformed (1997)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Universal monster's half off sale.
THE BLOOD SPLATTERED BRIDE (1974)
ReplyDeleteThe horror of women conspiring to emasculate.
Or
Vampire lore is a little inconsistent. Forgivable.
Dracula (1931)
ReplyDeleteNick Fury shows up after the credits.
Hahaaa!!! Thats good!
DeleteParty Line (1988)
ReplyDeleteLeif Garrett's stepping stone to World's Dumbest.
The Night of the Virgin (2016)
ReplyDeleteEw. Did it just... What the... Eeewww!
Aenigma (1988)
ReplyDeleteDo you really want to slug me?
The Boy (2016)
ReplyDeleteShia LeBouf really needs some professional help.
The Evil Dead (1981)
ReplyDeleteDeadite Linda is Harley Quinn minus pigtails.
Tremors (1990)
ReplyDeleteKing of the hill with Kevin Bacon
The Dark Half (1993)
ReplyDeleteDouble the Hutton equals double the fun.
Mutant (1984)
ReplyDeleteBasement stairs scene worth price of admission.
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
ReplyDeleteWho wants to be like uncle Mike?
Starry Eyes (2015, dir. Kevin Kolsch & Dennis Widmyer)
ReplyDeleteNot the proper way to use weights.
Haha!! Good one sir
DeleteTucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010, dir. Eli Craig)
ReplyDeleteCreates slasher subgenre known as "Wacky Misunderstandings."
Pieces (1982) Dir. Juan Piqer Simon
ReplyDeleteSo irresistible, even zombies want Kendall's dick.
Onibaba (1964)
ReplyDeleteMedieval mother-in-law’s mask meddling makes much mucus.
Dig Two Graves (2014)
ReplyDeleteSaw Ted Levine in completely new light.
This ones on my list for this month
DeleteGremlins (1984)
ReplyDeleteMrs. Deagle's death is my earliest kindertrauma.
Sequence Break (2018)
ReplyDelete"Skipper's artistic vision of finger-banging videogame cabinets."
Malevolent (2018)- Lips are sealed about that Housebound-ish twist.
ReplyDeleteManiac Mansion (1972)
ReplyDeleteI prefer the point and click game.
Dead Shack (2017)
ReplyDeleteWoodsy woman wearing welding-wear weilds weapons.
The House with a Clock In Its Walls (2018)
ReplyDeleteBaby Jack Black is haunting my dreams...
Kiss of the Vampire (1963)
ReplyDeleteGaslighting vampire cult throws costume party.
Hide and Go Shriek (1988)
ReplyDeleteFun slasher in a department store flick.
The House with A Clock in Its Walls (2018)
ReplyDeleteNote: One poop joke for every “damn”
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006)
ReplyDeleteWhat girl runs without a sports bra?
Wolves at the Door (2016)
ReplyDeleteMore like wolves at the bore amiright?
My Bloody Valentine (2009)
ReplyDeleteDismissing this slasher get my Ackles up.
The Lords of Salem (2012)
ReplyDelete"The golden retriever survived" - my highest recommendation.
Evil Dead II (1987)
ReplyDeletePlays even better with a big crowd.
Eye of the Devil
ReplyDeleteDamn that must be some great wine
Extremity (2018)
ReplyDeleteI should have watched Last Shift instead.
Trick 'r Treat (2007; first time viewing!)
ReplyDeleteWomen werewolf pack deserve their own movie
The Boy (2016, dir. William Brent Bell)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I just keep watching The Boy.
The Unborn (2009)
ReplyDeleteDracula, Frankenstein, Freddy, Jason… Jumbi the Dybbuk?
The Ritual (2017)
ReplyDeleteClumsy guy always ruins it for everyone.
Director's Cut (2016)
ReplyDeleteI've now seen Teller's orgasm face. Yay?
The House on Sorority Row (1983)
ReplyDeleteI don't know, she maybe deserved it.
Frankenstein (1931)
ReplyDeleteUse the whip, that'll calm him down.
Two Evil Eyes (1990)
ReplyDeleteE.G. talking assets gives me a Poe-ner
Vampire’s Kiss (1988, dir. Robert Bierman)
ReplyDelete“Ok Nic just.... do whatever you want.”
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
ReplyDeleteNo window is left intact after Jason.
Tales From The Darkside: The Movie (1990)
ReplyDeleteImagine same cast in all three stories!
The Night Flier (1997)
ReplyDeleteFerrer battles vampire and slow second act.
May (2002)
ReplyDeleteNot a fan, but I like... parts.
Wish Master (1997)
ReplyDeleteCriticizing this film might just be... Riske.
Carrie (1976)
ReplyDeleteSignificant that Buckley faces her wrath too
Hocus Pocus (1993)
ReplyDeleteFirst family trip to Music Box Theater.
Byzantium (2012)
ReplyDeleteSlow burn punctuated by violence. Strange mythology.
Red State (2011)
ReplyDeleteMilton went to law enforcement after Initech.
Creep 2 (2017)
ReplyDeleteProgressive psycho asks before showing his weiner.
The Howling (1981)
ReplyDeleteThat fireside sex scene had me lycanTHROBBING
47 Meters Down (2017)
ReplyDeleteWoman needs cheering up... let down instead.
Krampus (2015)
ReplyDeleteWow, Pan has really let himself go.
The Night Of A Thousand Cats (1972)
ReplyDeleteHugo Stiglitz: Dreamer,cat lover, hopeless romantic.
Rough Draft aka Diary of a Serial Killer (1998)
ReplyDeleteGary Busey in drag, boring as shit.
I Sell The Dead (2008)
ReplyDeleteVictorian Tucker & Dale vs the x-files.
House of Wax (2005)
ReplyDeleteYou gots to wax it kook…nevermind.
The Fourth Kind (2009)
ReplyDeleteNo wonder they don’t ship to Alaska.
The Shining (1980)(for the first time)
ReplyDeleteCurious if Wes Anderson is a fan?
Leatherface (2017):
ReplyDeleteLacking a story? Throw in more gore!
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ReplyDeleteMara (2018):
ReplyDeleteExpectations: Nil.
Potential? Yes.
Time essentially wasted.
10 TO MIDNIGHT (1983)
ReplyDeleteMovie theatres make the best alibis
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
ReplyDeleteVincent Price is Halloween distilled and personified.