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Zombee

11-30-2005, 03:39 PM

Its seems as though it is trendy to hate HOTC, I just do not understand it. Maybe I am just jaded because I enjoyed the flic so much and I do not like to see the criticism, but damn it seems as though there is a HOTC hater bandwagon. Am I wrong or does anyone else think this? Gimme your feedback either way and feel free to mix in a explanation as to why you feel "this" way.

The_Return

11-30-2005, 03:48 PM

House of 1000 Corpses?

I didnt think it was amazing or anything, but certainly better than alot of people say. Id give it a 70%.

RavageRitual

11-30-2005, 03:50 PM

Who cares what people think, I loved it. And i loved Devils Rejects and i cant wait to seen what else robs got up his sleeve.

Zombee

11-30-2005, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by The_Return
House of 1000 Corpses?

I didnt think it was amazing or anything, but certainly better than alot of people say. Id give it a 70%.

Yes House of 1000 Corpses.. But Return you still did not answer the first question as if it is trendy to dislike this flic. And what about the film made it a 70%?

The_Return

11-30-2005, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by Zombee
Yes House of 1000 Corpses.. But Return you still did not answer the first question as if it is trendy to dislike this flic. And what about the film made it a 70%?

I didnt answer the first question because I dont have an answer. I guess lots of people are turned off by the fact that it's quite similar to TCM and, in places, could be considered a rip-off. Meh, I enjoyed it.

I gave it a 70%, which I consider a fairly good mark, mostly because it was just plain crazy. Lots of it didnt make much sence, the violence was pretty good [Cop getting shot in the head, what a great shot]. It also had some very cool characters and, contrary to what most would say, an awesome ending. I thought that was just crazy enough to put it over the top, in a good way.

It lost some marks cause most of the actors [Exc. the Firefly clan] were pretty bad, and it drug along pretty bad in parts. Overall though, it was a pretty good movie that doesnt deserve all the slander it gets, IMO

Sukie

11-30-2005, 04:43 PM

What moron would dis a movie to be trendy? Unless, of course, one is an adolescent, then that might make sense. The acting in this movie was horrid, but the worst was the sudden appearance of --- an underworld. Pssssffffsstttt. Laughable.

stubbornforgey

11-30-2005, 04:51 PM

my reason is basically cos ..
i didnt like the fucking movie..simple..
no hidden agenda..
no secret meetings with underworld corpse..etc..
no vigilante going on here.

pinkfloyd45769

11-30-2005, 09:08 PM

I didnt like it, i dont have a reason really. But it's not to be trendy, i'm not jumping on a bandwagon either!!!!!!!!!!!

AUSTIN316426808

11-30-2005, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by Sukie
What moron would dis a movie to be trendy? Unless, of course, one is an adolescent, then that might make sense.

Why can't teenagers(or anybody significantly young for that matter) ever make a decision without it being passed off as comformity?

pinkfloyd45769

11-30-2005, 09:25 PM

I completely agree with you Austin. Imo, a person likes a movie or they dont, age has not one damn thing to do with it!!! The same applies to it being"trendy" not to like it, you do or you don't!

slasherman

11-30-2005, 09:51 PM

..I havnt seen it cause know I will not like it....

Elvis_Christ

12-01-2005, 02:38 AM

The majority of good horror films were given shit exactley like this when they came out. it does seem to be a trend to hate this film. the horror movement used to have solidarity now popular opinon rules and people go with the sway (not just this site.....everywhere).
People try to talk the talk and don't have real opinons (i.e regurgitation of the popular belief) a lot of the time, easy to attack the new school scared to spit at the old.
This movie is genius and takes a bit of time to digest (like a lot of the classics). Probably one of the best horror films I've seen in the last 8 or so years. The first time I saw it I saw it I was entirley sure what to make of it.... but now i love it. These are the sort of horror films that should be made instead of the remakes. People attacked Fulci and Argento in the same way (and before you skitz out me saying this remember RZ works within the American film system).
I personally love this film because it is combination of 1970s American-Interantional films and E.C comics molested by Ed Roth, Jeff Gaither and Eric Pigors.

Haters have always kept this genre down and its easy to see this will never change.

Get out of the past and take a breath of fresh air.

Mr. Smooth

12-01-2005, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Sukie
What moron would dis a movie to be trendy? Unless, of course, one is an adolescent, then that might make sense...

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Back on topic, I also thoroughly enjoyed House of 1000 Corpses and Devil's Rejects. I think the were well done.

Haunted

12-01-2005, 03:40 AM

I didn't hate this movie to be trendy. I hated it because I thought it sucked. Some of you are having problems with people not liking this flick. In fact I have never seen such blatant disrespect for other people's opinions. Some of you have made it clear that if you don't like this movie, you're stupid.

I am not being trendy when I say I didn't like that pieve of shit. If you've got a problem with my OPINION then you can kiss my Witchy ass.

Elvis_Christ

12-01-2005, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by Haunted
I am not being trendy when I say I didn't like that pieve of shit. If you've got a problem with my OPINION then you can kiss my Witchy ass.

You're no witch, trendo.

zomb5150

12-01-2005, 04:02 AM

I liked the movie myself, I can't see anyone disliking it to be trendy.I'm sure if people disliked it, it's simply because they disliked it for their own reasons, everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinions.

Elvis_Christ

12-01-2005, 04:17 AM

^^ Totally dude. The point was is that its going down as a "cool" movie to hate. A lot of people are scared to say they like it because they'll lose "cred".

PR3SSUR3

12-01-2005, 04:29 AM

What moron would dis a movie to be trendy? Unless, of course, one is an adolescent, then that might make sense

While this syndrome is of course not the rule, following the herd and bandwagon jumping on both negative and positive views with absolutely no individual interpretation whatsoever is nontheless rife.

Quote, Homer Simpson: "Marge! Someone squeezed all the life outta these kids!"

Part of growing up, or something altogether more sinister?

This will upset only those to whom it applies, their parents, students, liberals, fat people and probably women for some reason.

:p

P.S: this film is overrated, with the aforementioned shooting of the cop the only real surprise - the Texas hinterland/wacko family thing is back in vogue (did it ever really go away?), but the clever edits and effects weren't enough to stir the blood - nor was the supposedly iconic horror imagery HOTC was supposed to be filled with.

Elvis_Christ

12-01-2005, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by PR3SSUR3
While this syndrome is of course not the rule, following the herd and bandwagon jumping on both negative and positive views with absolutely no individual interpretation whatsoever is nontheless rife.

Part of growing up, or something altogether more sinister?

TV Babies. Weep for the future cause these people vote.

meetthecreeper

12-01-2005, 05:56 AM

Loved the film.

Haig puts on a great performance. If I ever put my hands up when someone pulls a gun on me I am sticking up my middle fingers.

Moseley also puts on a great perfromance and is quite believable as Otis.

Personally I think he should get an oscar for Devils Rejects.

Sheri Moons performance is questionable but I am willing to overlook it.

The only thing that kinda is missing is a little more about Dr. Satan.

Elvis_Christ

12-01-2005, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by meetthecreeper
Moseley also puts on a great perfromance and is quite believable as Otis.

"Hope you like what you see!, HOPE YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE!!"

Haunted

12-01-2005, 08:05 AM

E_C, you're typically a cool individual, but you are taking this way too far. It's like you're on a crusade to bring together those that liked the film and insult those that thought it was shit. The fact is, Rob Zombie could give a fuck whether or not I liked his pulp horror film, so why should you give a shit?

As to whether or not I'm a Witch...that's not something you want to find yourself on the wrong end of...;)

pinkfloyd45769

12-01-2005, 08:09 AM

Haunted

12-01-2005, 08:16 AM

And that should be enough. If someone wants to ask you why because they're interested that's one thing.

Point taken, Pink.

noctuary

12-01-2005, 08:18 AM

I think HoTC was just a polarizing film. You either like it or you don't, which is also the case for the movies it was patterned on. I liked it. Certainly didn't love it, but I thought it was good fun. The Devil's Rejects is about ten orders of magnitude better, in my opinion.

meetthecreeper

12-01-2005, 08:20 AM

I guess everyone has to have some kind of conflict in their lives, hence this thread.

I like the film.

You like the film.

You dont like the film.

Who gives a shit.

Haunted

12-01-2005, 08:22 AM

PRECSISELY!

stubbornforgey

12-01-2005, 08:34 AM

It wouldve been a good movie if it
wasn't so drawn out..in my opinion..and remember ..I have that 1% choice..

I never liked LOTR either but husband thinks its brlilliant...n he never asked for a divorce. 'giggles'

ItsAlive75

12-01-2005, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by Zombee
Its seems as though it is trendy to hate HOTC, I just do not understand it.

I don't think its "trendy".

A lot of people agree that the movie sucks, its a general opinion.

I'm sure most people here would agree Lindsay Lohan needs her throat torn out, but it wouldn't be trendy.

stubbornforgey

12-01-2005, 12:37 PM

em curious...
I know curiousity killed the kat but..

mods..why is it that when a conflict of interest starts n ppl are flaming each
other like children..to a point words are spoken out of anger ..causing friction
n sometimes causing members to say 'shove ya fucking forum'..ummmm..
you all do nothing..??

.....just wondering...

'stubborn goes back to procrastinating at work'

Haunted

12-01-2005, 12:57 PM

Eh... People fight, we get on eachother's nerves, we're not having sex or at least good masterbation. So, I mean, people are gonna get angry, maybe get really angry, but we're all friends in the end...or maybe we're more like relatives. Anyway, the moderators (you guys correct me if I'm wrong), they're not going to reign in on every conversation bringing down the hammer of doom. (Although you never can tell about Zwoti).

AUSTIN316426808

12-01-2005, 01:04 PM

Well, with Rayne on the disabled list for now it's all on zwoti and he's not going to jump into every situation like he's got nothing better to do.

zwoti

12-01-2005, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
Well, with Rayne on the disabled list for now it's all on zwoti and he's not going to jump into every situation like he's got nothing better to do.

especially when there's a french por.....i mean "art film" to watch ;)

Elvis_Christ

12-01-2005, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Haunted
E_C, you're typically a cool individual, but you are taking this way too far. It's like you're on a crusade to bring together those that liked the film and insult those that thought it was shit. The fact is, Rob Zombie could give a fuck whether or not I liked his pulp horror film, so why should you give a shit?

As to whether or not I'm a Witch...that's not something you want to find yourself on the wrong end of...;)

No I'm not. You're just takin' it that way. I'm just stating my opinon.... last time I checked this is what this board was for. I was just saying that a lot of people blindly follow the popular belief when it comes to these things.

Haha I was wondering when you were gonna read the witch thing.

At least this thread has sparked some sort of debate about horror films and is a lot more interesting than the singles chatroom shit that goes on WAY to fucking much on this board.