I'm a huge horror film buff - an obsession my main character, Eryn McCain, shares (she didn't have much choice...lol...). But I'm particular about my scares. I'm not a gore fiend and don't watch many hillbilly-dudes-gone-freaky-looking-for-brides/grooms or Saw-esque flicks.
Not that I'm squeamish. Not at all.
I just can't stomach the gruesome, twisted monsters known as my fellowman. I much prefer to be scared senseless by creatures whose existence is debatable - vamps, ghosts, demons, werewolves - rather than by the very real possibility of a serial killer living next door. (Not that I think my neighbours are serial killers...lol...)
Therefore, I enjoy more horror films that contain elements of suspense, paranormal, supernatural, sci-fi - you get the idea. These can be hit or miss. Take "Season of the Witch" for example. The film stars Nicholas Cage (who I've adored since Valley Girl), is set in medieval l times and has "witch" in the title - I was so looking forward to this film. While it did have some interesting twists and witchy action, it could have been so much more. The feminist in me was also concerned that the film took a tragic period in history - with truly horrific treatment of women (in the majority) - and made it look justified.
Another film I'll be going to is "Red Riding Hood". Kitty actually informed me about this one - emailing the trailer. A bookstore visit later, I had a copy of the book based on the film and written by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright. The movie is directed by Catherine Hardwicke, director of Twilight, and I guess after she was involved with that franchise and saw the power a loyal readership - she decided to take a shot at marketing in a similar vein. So, we have Red Riding Hood, the book, coming out before Red Riding Hood, the movie - and there's even going to be a final chapter made available on the book's website after the release of the film.
Wow - now there's a package deal. I should be jaded about the whole thing, however, I did enjoy the book. I might even end up liking it better than the movie. Go figure. The cover is wonderful. I love the image of Red with a hatchet - I could even see it worked into a graphic novel.
I'll leave you with the trailer for another film I'm keen to see...PRIEST.
6 comments:
Great movies! Can't wait to see 'Season of the Witch'. I had heard about 'Red Riding Hood' the book, but hadn't realized it was going to be a movie. Need to definitely read the book soon.
Priest looks good, it gives you that spine tingling creep. (Hugs)Indigo
Thanks Indigo - I agree, Priest looks entertaining!
I prefer horror movies that aren't real to horror movies that are real because I like to think that they are possible. Also real horror movies don't scare me. At all. I don't know why...
I'm a massive movie buff too! DEfinitely want to see Red Riding Hood but am thinking I won't be able to drag the boyfriend along to that one. I'm not sure if I'm in the minority here but I actually LIKED what Catherine Hardwick did with Twilight so I want to see what she does with this one. Didn't realise there was a book but isn't there always?!
I also like Nick Cage and so I'll probably give Season of the Witch a go. Not heard of Priest before.
I saw Season of the Witch and thought it was going to be more witchy. I liked it, but wanted more witch...the title was misleading IMOP. I am firmly counting down the days until March 15 to watch Little Red Riding Hood. After seing the trailer...it floored me. (So much that, yes, a minute a emailed Judith.) And Priest is on my list too...good stuff!
I agree- less Saw nonsense. I must check out Red Riding Hood, thanks for the post.
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