tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post8245872070704520373..comments2024-03-29T07:03:32.119+13:00Comments on Cinematic Paradox: Dipping My Toes in Horror: Scream and SuspiriaStevee Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-54420227527231400472021-10-07T22:43:31.597+13:002021-10-07T22:43:31.597+13:00really great thanks for sharing
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De...I'm sorry I didn't like Suspiria, too!<br /><br />Descent has always been one I've wanted to see, though it looks really really really scary!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-32717469005754739792012-10-12T13:13:24.028+13:002012-10-12T13:13:24.028+13:00I'm going for anything...just as long as it is...I'm going for anything...just as long as it is good, haha.<br /><br />The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween are definitely on my list, though.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-68118601356009138632012-10-12T13:10:03.115+13:002012-10-12T13:10:03.115+13:00I will definitely try and check it out!
Yeah, I t...I will definitely try and check it out!<br /><br />Yeah, I thought the film was more there visually than it was anything else, which is a shame. And yes, Jessica Harper does look like Karen Allen. With a kind of a Winona Rider twist to it.<br /><br />The Haunting...I'll see if I can track that down! I have seen 28 Days Later, which is fantastic. The Thing is on my watchlist, too, as I watched the most recent version of it. I should probably catch up with the 1982 one.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-58372118034504132572012-10-11T21:22:22.752+13:002012-10-11T21:22:22.752+13:00I've only come to a belated appreciation of Ar...I've only come to a belated appreciation of Argento myself (even though it's about 15 years since I first saw anything of his). And even then it's a limited apreciation at that; it takes a far stronger Argentophile than me to find much good in his post-1987 or so career. And, like I said, this sort of thing can be an acquired taste, particularly if you value things like narrative logic and cohesion.<br /><br />You may prefer The Bird With The Crystal Plumage, his first film, or the one he made before Suspiria, Deep Red. (Just don't watch them both in too close succession or you'll realise they're pretty much the same film.) Although they're both classified by some as horror by virtue of being giallo films (there's a whole other history lesson there), they're both non-supernatural thrillers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-25489088058805303222012-10-11T21:04:54.256+13:002012-10-11T21:04:54.256+13:00Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you about Suspir...Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you about Suspiria. It just didn't click.<br /><br />We actually have Behind the Mask at work! I will definitely give it a go!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-3024924788358448932012-10-11T21:00:13.857+13:002012-10-11T21:00:13.857+13:00Scream does get pretty ridiculous, but I really en...Scream does get pretty ridiculous, but I really enjoyed it!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-44999831467635582372012-10-11T20:57:13.637+13:002012-10-11T20:57:13.637+13:00I'm glad that I'm not the only one who did...I'm glad that I'm not the only one who didn't take to Suspiria! And yes, Scream has the full package!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-2145347308416538712012-10-11T20:54:54.108+13:002012-10-11T20:54:54.108+13:00I haven't seen any other Dario Argento films, ...I haven't seen any other Dario Argento films, unfortunately! I suppose that may have contributed to why I didn't love Suspiria...but I don't know why I didn't love it all that much.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-63038262055325743412012-10-11T20:15:16.016+13:002012-10-11T20:15:16.016+13:00I'm not sure why I didn't take to Suspiria...I'm not sure why I didn't take to Suspiria, but there it is!<br /><br />And I don't think I'll delve into the rest of the Scream series. I'm good with one.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-70221709366082222642012-10-11T17:14:34.320+13:002012-10-11T17:14:34.320+13:00Thank you! I've been trying to find out what T...Thank you! I've been trying to find out what The Witches was actually called for years. When I was a kid, I saw the scene where he's turned into a mouse on TV, and I've been trying to see the film ever since. I'll have to track it down now. :D<br /><br />Love both of these films. Sorry you didn't like Suspiria.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-53412265770114186742012-10-11T17:10:45.841+13:002012-10-11T17:10:45.841+13:00Second on Eyes Without a Face! That's a weird ...Second on Eyes Without a Face! That's a weird little disturbing creeper!SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-59815297959726533202012-10-11T17:02:48.606+13:002012-10-11T17:02:48.606+13:00Glad you dug Scream. One of my favorite horror fli...Glad you dug Scream. One of my favorite horror flicks. I think Matthew Lillard is great in the film!<br /><br />Suspiria is one of those films that either grows on you or turns you off. It's not a pleasant experience to watch, but I love how it's all out, aggressive horror. It's oppressive and abrasive on an aesthetic level that makes it outright insane in moments. But it's not for everyone.<br /><br />As far as suggestions, the silent The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is worth checking out. Very similar in tone to Nosferatu, but a much more twisty storyline. Another great one is the French Horror film Eyes without a Face.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-29035635174521775162012-10-11T11:21:06.720+13:002012-10-11T11:21:06.720+13:00Sorry you didn't like Suspiria, that one is de...Sorry you didn't like Suspiria, that one is definetly one of my favorite horror movies and for many reasons I adore movies where witches make even the smallest appearance.<br /><br />As for horrors you should see the Descent and original Shutter but I should warn you - these are really scary!s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-75593212333061506502012-10-11T09:43:03.741+13:002012-10-11T09:43:03.741+13:00Surprised also that you didn't take to Suspiri...Surprised also that you didn't take to Suspiria that much, Stevee!<br /><br />And I have grown to like Scream more over the last few years. At least it's better than the 4th one, anyway...Cherokeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147334445332458371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-70746005323507885352012-10-11T08:11:18.535+13:002012-10-11T08:11:18.535+13:00Scream was one of my favorite movies as a kid. LOV...Scream was one of my favorite movies as a kid. LOVE that flick to death.<br /><br />Other films for you to watch... depends, what kind of horror are you going for? Gore? Suspense? Thriller? Slasher?<br /><br />Either way, the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the original Halloween can never do you wrong.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-56855103154081021422012-10-11T03:11:16.552+13:002012-10-11T03:11:16.552+13:00I'll second Nick's vote on Behind the Mask...I'll second Nick's vote on Behind the Mask. It's not only a good slasher movie at the end, it's also a very clever and funny send up of the genre. <br /><br />As for Suspiria, well, I love the soundtrack and I love the visuals. It's not a great story. For me, that film is all about the way it looks rather than what specifically is on the screen. I always thought Jessica Harper looked like Karen Allen.<br /><br />Not knowing precisely all of the horror you've seen, I'll recommend The Haunting (the one from the early 1960s). It's not particularly scary by today's standards, but it is really atmospheric and interesting--no gore, no bodies, but all unsettling. You'll either love it for what it is or be bored by it. 1982's The Thing is the opposite--all gory practical effects, but still fantastic and hugely fun. I'll also toss out 28 Days Later and The Devil's Backbone as two of my favorites.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-26805970446819325952012-10-11T02:10:08.600+13:002012-10-11T02:10:08.600+13:00I can understand the love of Suspiria, but I wasn&...I can understand the love of Suspiria, but I wasn't a huge fan of it, either. I thought it looked great, and I loved that score (once you got over how freakin' LOUD it was). But other than that... I don't really consider it a horror film. Or incredibly entertaining.<br /><br />As for Scream, you said... "I love movies that reference other movies endlessly, are completely self-aware, and don't really take themselves all that seriously." Since you have extra spots this month, you MUST watch "Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon." It's very comparable to Scream, but it does it even more meta and even better. If you know slasher movie tropes (and any famous horror actors from the 80s and maybe early 90s), then this is genius.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-65135260725682937682012-10-11T01:58:44.691+13:002012-10-11T01:58:44.691+13:00Aww, I'm sad you didn't like Susperia! I c...Aww, I'm sad you didn't like Susperia! I can see why it's not everybody's favorite. My husband hates it. I do love the Scream movies though. No matter how ridiculous they get, they're still a good watch.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-62354774761121339572012-10-10T22:24:42.989+13:002012-10-10T22:24:42.989+13:00I don't get the love for Argento films. I fin...I don't get the love for Argento films. I find them pretty ugly, visually and aurally. Scream is fantastic... not only thrilling but very clever and witty too!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-51831773082844411062012-10-10T21:15:56.326+13:002012-10-10T21:15:56.326+13:00I remember seeing Scream when it came out (me = ol...I remember seeing Scream when it came out (me = old), at which time I was reasonably new to horror films myself, so a lot of the genre satire kind of sailed past me. I do recall liking the film, but it's not something I'm in any hurry to revisit. And I've never really got into "real" slasher films much since then, either.<br /><br />As for Suspiria, I love it, but I have come to realise just what an acquired taste Italian horror cinema can be. Have you seen any of Dario Argento's other films? He tends to be style over substance, except in recent years where he seems to have gone for neither style nor substance; Suspiria is the one film of his where the style *is* the substance. He's never quite matched it, as far as I know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-1407259645311750032012-10-10T21:15:16.574+13:002012-10-10T21:15:16.574+13:00So sad you didn't like Suspiria, that's on...So sad you didn't like Suspiria, that's one of my favourite horror movies. Always adored it, and yet it's the only Dario Argento film I've bothered to watch. Always will be a superb film for me though. Great post.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com