How important is it?

[AUSTIN316426808]

How Important is the name of the movie as far as marketing is concerned?


Hellboy caught some heat from critics for having what one critic called a ''kiddy'' name. I personally don't worry too much about the name, if it's something silly i.e. Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle then I may joke about it but it wont effect my decision on whether or not to see it.

I'll give any slightly interesting looking film a chance regardless of the title but how important is it to you? Also how do you think it effects the success of the film?

[zwoti]

not

[bloodrayne]

I fell for 'Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things'...The movie had nothing to do with the title...I was disappointed...




A good title can work for the initial 'grab', but I'd prefer it if it actually gave some idea of what the movie was about....It's kinda like putting the word 'delicious' on a box, and when you open the box, it has toilet paper inside...Sux...

[The_Return]

Depends.

If I just hear the title of the film, on here for example, I probably wont check it out unless it has a cool title [Ex- Despite having heared it mentioned alot, I just looked up Oldboy a few days ago]. But once I know what it's about, thats all the affects wether I want to see it.

Plus, there are alot of great movies with stupid titles [IE- Jeepers Creepers, Horror Express]

[AUSTIN316426808]

I think it's cool when they pick something that's somewhat obscure but important. ex: Jeepers Creepers.

[The_Return]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
I think it's cool when they pick something that's somewhat obscure but important. ex: Jeepers Creepers.

I agree, and I do get the title...but, to me, it just sounds like a stupid name. For me, a good example of what you're saying is Silence of the Lambs.


And even with what you're coming from, Jeepers Creepers 2 is just a retated name. Sounds stupid, and doesnt have a conection to the movie at all.

[newb]

Its not important to me but maybe "Equilibrium" would have done better with a different title....perhaps "Gun-Kata"...thats a cool title.

Maybe a different title would have helped "GIGLI" ...ok....bad example.

[Marroe]

It don't matter much to me, but it does get kind of annoying when it's misleading....a weird title won't stop me from seeeing something that I want to.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by The_Return
I agree, and I do get the title...but, to me, it just sounds like a stupid name. For me, a good example of what you're saying is Silence of the Lambs.


I agree it is kinda stupid and Silence was a nice choice.

[Haunted]

A good title can grab you, but it can also lead you astray. Someone used Jeepers Creepers...that title grabbed me because the song used to freak me out. However, when I saw the movie I was sorely disapointed. On a different note, Night of the Living Dead seemed to promise typical cheesey '60's fair, but when you WATCH the film...well you damn well realize this film is going to be a ride.

In writing they encourage "catchy," and anybody that receives an email from me will see that stamp upon my brain stemming (no pun intended) from the university writing code.

[The STE]

four words: Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

moderately.

[MichaelMyers]

One word: XANADU. Yeah...

[jenna26]

Very little. Honestly, I will give just about anything a chance. And I would have missed out on some good films if I didn't watch them simply because the title didn't exactly grab me.

[Yellow Jacket]

Very little. The only time the title bothers me is when it is misleading. Ex. Candyman: If I would've never knew what the movie was about, I would think it'd be about an Ice Cream Man or somethin. Besides that, the titles don't affect the movie for me at all.

[alkytrio666]

Moderately...

I hate when cool movies have dumb titles.

P.S. I like the name Jeepers Creepers, because although it is kind of "childish" sounding, it sounds creepy to anyone whos heard the song. I don't know, I just think it's cool that a horror movie payed homage to that song.

[pinkfloyd45769]

Its really not important, but I do think when they make a great movie they should really put some thought into the title and give it a title that will really grab the audience. How many times have you passed up a movie because the title made it sound stupid? I dont think they should give the movie a really long title either.I think that can be confusing!

[ItsAlive75]

Maybe a couple years ago I would have said "not at all", but now it really seems like movies aren't even trying with thier titles.

Four Brothers? The Cave? Now I kind of need the title to bring me in. A good example now is Red Eye, at the end of the trailer when Cillian Murphy's eye goes red and the title comes up, it grabs you (by the way, I hate that phrase... grabs you). I would honestly say a good "moderately" to this question now.

[noctuary]

It's not that important to me at all really. The title really serves more to catch my attention than anything else. Unfortunately, in many cases the title can be very lame (see Zombiez) and that could influence me not to watch the movie.