View Full Version : Which is better in a movie?
scare_queen
10-05-2003, 09:55 PM
Which is better?
Knowing who the killer is at the beginning of the movie, and the entire way through
or
waiting until the end when the killer's identity is revealed?
wyked
10-05-2003, 11:59 PM
I think it depends on the type of movie you're making and the general feel of the overall sequence of things. Sometimes, it's cool to see who it is and see what happens as they progress through the various scenes.
On the other hand, for some of the creepier ones that do not show it right away...it gives it more of that thrill to find out who it is, who it could be and whether your guess was right or not.
Then there is the very very RARE types that only leave hints or clues of who the killer/main character is, but never truely reveals the identity. Those are the types I like a lot as well, of course it also depends on my mood. They don't always guarantee a sequel (or need one for that matter) but the suspense of keeping you guessing is a good clincher. :D
scare_queen
10-06-2003, 12:51 AM
Originally posted by wyked
Then there is the very very RARE types that only leave hints or clues of who the killer/main character is, but never truely reveals the identity. Those are the types I like a lot as well, of course it also depends on my mood. They don't always guarantee a sequel (or need one for that matter) but the suspense of keeping you guessing is a good clincher. :D
What movie would that have been in?:confused:
wyked
10-06-2003, 09:43 AM
I can't recall any right off the top of my head, but I was speaking as more of a generic view then for a particular movie itself. There are plenty of books or short stories I've read that has that sort of thing involved within the storyline. :)
Vampyra
10-06-2003, 12:47 PM
I think for most parts it is better to wait until the end of the movie to find out who the killer is. I like to be surprised..though most movies I've guessed it by the end anyways.But, sometimes there is a twist..
Ritualistic
10-06-2003, 01:16 PM
I just think it depends on the whole concept of the movie. Like in Sleepaway camp you really didnt know who the killer was and made you guess through the whole movie BUT in the sequels you automatically know who the killer is and all you can say is "Angela Kill the Bastards" Heheheh so it just depends..
Vampyra
10-06-2003, 02:13 PM
I pretty much knew Angela was the killer in Sleepaway Camp but was totally surprised that she was a he. Even though there was hints of that through out the movie. Scared the hell out of me! But what kind of makes me kind of mad is that they mainly threw out the part that she is a he and in the rest of movies she/he is seen topless. Showing that it is a girl..they never explained that if he/she had a sex change or what? But that is a whole different subject....
avenger00soul
10-06-2003, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by Vampyra
I pretty much knew Angela was the killer in Sleepaway Camp but was totally surprised that she was a he. Even though there was hints of that through out the movie. Scared the hell out of me! But what kind of makes me kind of mad is that they mainly threw out the part that she is a he and in the rest of movies she/he is seen topless. Showing that it is a girl..they never explained that if he/she had a sex change or what? But that is a whole different subject....
She wore that weird taped-up bra in the sequels though and never exposed any of her flesh. So she's never really seen "topless."
Vampyra
10-06-2003, 02:31 PM
Really?? Learn somethingnew everyday huh! lol Its been a long long time since I seen any of them. I remember seeing a girl with tiny breast that had some word jiggle or something across it thinking ok??(first of all she didn't have anything to jiggle to begin with but hey lol)I'm just teasing.....:D But I was wondering what happened to he/she thing...I only really liked part 1 and I guess I'll have to rewatch the rest thanks for telling me that....
avenger00soul
10-06-2003, 02:38 PM
The sequels were vague about the whole boy/girl thing. They were pretty much pointless fun though. They make me laugh.
Ritualistic
10-06-2003, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by Vampyra
Really?? Learn somethingnew everyday huh! lol Its been a long long time since I seen any of them. I remember seeing a girl with tiny breast that had some word jiggle or something across it thinking ok??(first of all she didn't have anything to jiggle to begin with but hey lol)I'm just teasing.....:D But I was wondering what happened to he/she thing...I only really liked part 1 and I guess I'll have to rewatch the rest thanks for telling me that....
Yeah the girl that just a little of jiggling going on was a victim of Angela`s.. Angela ran her over with a trash truck.. Cool Huh...
nightbreed
10-08-2003, 12:27 PM
one word
FRAILTY
scare_queen
10-08-2003, 09:04 PM
so I take it that NOT seeing the killer till the end is a good thing... or the better choice?
Ritualistic
10-12-2003, 11:12 AM
depending on the movie.. not seeing/or knowing the killer til the end makes it more suspenseful... just depends on the concept or what type of movie it is.. sometimes I like knowing who the killer is and sometimes I dont..
roguesblight
10-13-2003, 12:24 AM
Depending on the movie.....Exactly! Like with Michael or Jason or Freddy, knowing is best. But then like with Frailty you think you know but ya don't really know. Or with oh what is it....Dressed to kill? With Michael Caine? You don't know till the end. So like some of us has stated, it just depends on the movie and our moods. There is another Michael Caine movie that has you guessing but I can't remember the name of it, but it had Christopher Reeve and Diane Cannon in it with him. It really keeps you guessing!
Amelie
10-13-2003, 07:23 PM
I'm in the "it depends" crowd. But if you're going to reveal the killer right away, then you'd better have some other source of tension/drama/interest beyond "who's going to die first." Or if, it is just a succession of killings, make sure they're done right. :D
slasherman
09-22-2005, 04:16 AM
Originally posted by Amelie
I'm in the "it depends" crowd.
..me too....
HOLY OLD THREAD, BATMAN
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immortalem
09-26-2005, 10:50 AM
I like to find out who the killer is at the end of the movie, I think it makes it more suspenseful and I like to try to guess who it is. I really like it if when you find out who the killer is there is a really good twist with it.
ptr84
09-27-2005, 04:50 AM
i know it was said b4 but i think it depends on the movie in question.
fow example, Saw was fucking deadley because at the end when you think u know who the killer is, BAM it turns out 2 b someone else
but monstor movies like halloween or nightmare are also good