tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post2434048444303079085..comments2024-03-28T23:26:43.839+13:00Comments on Cinematic Paradox: Dipping My Toes in Horror: The Cabin in the Woods and The Evil DeadStevee Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-49737569975108186202012-10-12T13:19:58.322+13:002012-10-12T13:19:58.322+13:00I will be definitely be checking out Evil Dead II!...I will be definitely be checking out Evil Dead II! I hear it is really good.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-45768488033192491232012-10-06T07:13:57.442+13:002012-10-06T07:13:57.442+13:00Ah, sorry. Just the way you talked about it in the...Ah, sorry. Just the way you talked about it in the review made it sound like you've seen like 5 horror movies ever. :)Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-46382787534506064182012-10-05T23:26:45.209+13:002012-10-05T23:26:45.209+13:00I was not that impressed with Cabin in the Woods b...I was not that impressed with Cabin in the Woods but I love Evil Dead. Since you liked the latter, I recommend you check out Evil Dead II which is probably my favourite sequel of all time and one of the funniest, coolest, most engrossing horror movies in existence. Absolutely, unquestionably essential.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-13966551834414510832012-10-05T20:25:10.263+13:002012-10-05T20:25:10.263+13:00But I *did* get most of it though. I'm not a t...But I *did* get most of it though. I'm not a total dummy when it comes to horror. I have a mother who spoon fed me horror as a child, but I just haven't caught up with much of it lately. Whenever the DVD comes out here, I will definitely give it a listen. Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-20890636262875294162012-10-05T20:22:14.545+13:002012-10-05T20:22:14.545+13:00I still got most of the deconstruction, since I *h...I still got most of the deconstruction, since I *have* seen quite a few horror films. Just not a lot. I tend not to gouge myself on the genre. <br /><br />There's still plenty to check out, so I don't think I'm scared away just yet!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-70461308154911559842012-10-05T20:20:08.659+13:002012-10-05T20:20:08.659+13:00The Cabin in the Woods was pretty funny. I'm s...The Cabin in the Woods was pretty funny. I'm still a newbie to Whedon's work, though. Must attempt to rectify that.<br /><br />It is rare for a horror film to scare me, too. I've grown out of that stage, but I'm still as paranoid as heck.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-70547410247118475812012-10-05T20:18:38.384+13:002012-10-05T20:18:38.384+13:00I have seen Repulsion and Rosemary's Baby, but...I have seen Repulsion and Rosemary's Baby, but haven't even heard about Sisters. Thanks for the recommendation!<br /><br />You're more than welcome. I was sure that I followed you long ago, but I'm not sure what happened there!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-42765998387142111862012-10-05T20:14:54.206+13:002012-10-05T20:14:54.206+13:00It is one of my favourites of this year, too! Susp...It is one of my favourites of this year, too! Suspiria is on its way to my house as we speak, so watch out for my post on it!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-59929646298656682452012-10-05T20:12:58.674+13:002012-10-05T20:12:58.674+13:00I've seen Alien, 28 Days Later and Fright Nigh...I've seen Alien, 28 Days Later and Fright Night. Alien and 28 Days Later are two of my favourites! Thanks for reminding me about The Blair Witch Project though, I've always been meaning to see that. Next week!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-69885050154889410192012-10-05T20:11:10.823+13:002012-10-05T20:11:10.823+13:00Ah, I'll have to listen to that episode now! I...Ah, I'll have to listen to that episode now! I will definitely check out the rest of the series, and try and pick up on what you said!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-29963325954381407072012-10-05T20:08:09.439+13:002012-10-05T20:08:09.439+13:00Haha, that was my favourite part as well! I actual...Haha, that was my favourite part as well! I actually started with a little scared jump, but then started pissing myself laughing. I want a gif of that just to play it over and over again.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-22978244134230402942012-10-05T06:42:29.921+13:002012-10-05T06:42:29.921+13:00Yeah... Cabin in the Woods is not a great place to...Yeah... Cabin in the Woods is not a great place to start when you're not really familiar with horror. As Darko said, it's a comedic reconstruction of the genre.. so if you're not familiar with the genre, you're not gonna get what the movie is doing or why it's such a genius film. Personally, it's my favorite film of the year thus far. And I can't push this enough, but the commentary track with Whedon and the director is a fantastic and fascinating listen.<br /><br />re: Evil Dead... basically what Steve said.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-69767787668616509412012-10-04T12:57:42.593+13:002012-10-04T12:57:42.593+13:00Good to see you are willing to dip your toes into ...Good to see you are willing to dip your toes into a genre you aren't a big fan of. Personally I love the genre, and The Cabin in the Woods is my favourite movie of the year, but a deconstruction of the horror genre liek TCitW is not the best place to start when you don't know much about horror. The Evil Dead however is a decent place to start and I'm disappointed you didn't like it. <br /><br />Hopefully you aren't scared away from the genre, seeing as those are some of the best. It is probably the amount of junk we sift through that makes good horror movies such gems.Mr. Darkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547686812685799842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-84588852511558757962012-10-04T10:36:28.984+13:002012-10-04T10:36:28.984+13:00I found Cabin In The Woods to be more funny than s...I found <b><i>Cabin In The Woods</i></b> to be more funny than scary. The "<i>Err, that makes what sense?</i>" line always cracks me up. People familiar with Whedon's work will recognize his brand of humour here. If anything I wished it was scarier, I don't think there really was a scene that frighten me.<br /><br />Not really a horror fan but I guess nowadays its rare to find a film that really scares me. I saw <b><i>Evil Dead</i></b> when I small though and it gave me nightmares. I think its been too long since I re-watched it, might as well give it a go again.asrap virtuosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619196693619042618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-31663085134210153752012-10-04T09:02:10.853+13:002012-10-04T09:02:10.853+13:00I haven't seen The Evil Dead, but I should be ...I haven't seen The Evil Dead, but I should be watching The Cabin in the Woods later this week. Can't wait!<br /><br />If you haven't seen Repulsion, Rosemary's Baby, or Sisters, I'd recommend those.<br /><br />Thanks for the follow by the way! :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-62788272801824601662012-10-04T05:49:32.377+13:002012-10-04T05:49:32.377+13:00I loved Cabin in the Woods. It's actually one ...I loved Cabin in the Woods. It's actually one of my favorite of this year. I guess as a horror fan, I always recommend Susperia. The soundtrack in that movie is killer.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-44662893976940908152012-10-04T03:14:56.801+13:002012-10-04T03:14:56.801+13:00I'm only a medium horror fan. I loved Cabin in...I'm only a medium horror fan. I loved Cabin in the Woods (it got my second highest star rating) and hated Evil Dead (it got my second lowest star rating).<br /><br />With that in mind, a few horror movies I do love:<br />-Alien is horror, but in space.<br />-28 Days Later is my favorite non-comedic zombie flick.<br />-For something older, I suggest The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.<br />-The Blair Witch Project does surprisingly much with surprisingly little.<br />-If you want like a psychological horror thing, I think Bug is completely terrifying.<br />-The remake of Fright Night is just ridiculously fun along with all the horror.Hannah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849529277859991156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-11788467661031803512012-10-04T02:20:29.515+13:002012-10-04T02:20:29.515+13:00Horror fans love The Evil Dead with reason. It'...Horror fans love The Evil Dead with reason. It's guerrilla filmmaking at its best. Raimi's film isn't realistic or terribly scary (it really isn't these days), but it is blessed with a sort of manic energy and creativity that's hard to find. It's innovative and fun. The sequel is bigger/louder/faster/more and about 70% slapstick comedy/Three Stooges homage. <br /><br />My guess is you'd have fun with the third one, Army of Darkness. Pretty much no gore and all campy fun.<br /><br />For a fuller look at this, Nick Jobe, Dylan Fields and I discussed it on LAMBcast #99. Nick and I are both huge fans and we're pretty effusive. SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-30363733968120881982012-10-04T01:00:05.996+13:002012-10-04T01:00:05.996+13:00I kind of loved Cabin in the Woods, especially in ...I kind of loved Cabin in the Woods, especially in the way it makes fun of horror as a genre. My favourite part was when Chris Hemsworth's character gets fried :') Also I love the end- blood in movies is glorious.<br /><br />Haven't see The Evil Dead :/Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.com