Last House on the Left question

[slayer666]

I'm no fan of exploitation flicks, but I felt like I had to see this one. It wasn't nearly as disturbing as I'd built it up to be in my head, but I am sure it must have been pretty shocking in 1972. I felt like technique of giving the audience a break from the horror by flashing to other scenes was overused. Some would have been okay, but it was too disruptive here.

So, here is my question: What would you think about a remake of this film? I'm normally against virtually all remakes, but it seems that this might be a case where the original was flawed in enough ways that a remake could be effective.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by slayer666

I'm no fan of exploitation flicks, but I felt like I had to see this one. It wasn't nearly as disturbing as I'd built it up to be in my head, but I am sure it must have been pretty shocking in 1972. I felt like technique of giving the audience a break from the horror by flashing to other scenes was overused. Some would have been okay, but it was too disruptive here.

So, here is my question: What would you think about a remake of this film? I'm normally against virtually all remakes, but it seems that this might be a case where the original was flawed in enough ways that a remake could be effective.

I couldn´t care less.

But i´m not into exploitation flicks either, so... :rolleyes:

[Gus]

i like the opening credits, hope they stay true to it

[Vodstok]

I agree on this opne. i never really liked the movie, it just leaves you feeling empty, and not in a horrifically clever way like Se7en, more like some asshole beating a kitten.

The only noteworthy part was the guy getting his wang chewed off, because by that point you just wanted something awful to happen to one of the lowlifes, but that is it.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by Vodstok

The only noteworthy part was the guy getting his wang chewed off, because by that point you just wanted something awful to happen to one of the lowlifes, but that is it.

But you can´t help but wonder why the mother chosed that kind of revenge? I mean, sucking off her daughters killer, would probably be one of the last revenge options a mother would chose. Unless she and her husband had an awful sexlife. :rolleyes:

[Vodstok]

Originally Posted by Angra

But you can´t help but wonder why the mother chosed that kind of revenge? I mean, sucking off her daughters killer, would probably be one of the last revenge options a mother would chose. Unless she and her husband had an awful sexlife. :rolleyes:

There are two ways to look at this:

Fanboy Justification: Chewing off the genitals of one of her daughter's killers was the worst possible act she could perform on him (maximizing the pain and suffering)

What Probably inspired it: Someone during the wiriting of the movie decided it would be cool if one of the guy's got his penis chewed off.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by Vodstok

There are two ways to look at this:

Fanboy Justification: Chewing off the genitals of one of her daughter's killers was the worst possible act she could perform on him (maximizing the pain and suffering)

What Probably inspired it: Someone during the wiriting of the movie decided it would be cool if one of the guy's got his penis chewed off.

I just found it unrealistic.

Now, a butchers knife in the groin, THAT´s the way to go!!

[Vodstok]

Originally Posted by Angra

I just found it unrealistic.

Now, a butchers knife in the groin, THAT´s the way to go!!

I happen to agree with you wholeheartedly.

Even more realistic? Set them up with some sleeping bags in the basement, then man and wife go down late at night with shotguns and turn the place into a bloodbath.

[Roderick Usher]

I'd like to see this remade, but focusing solely on the parents. Have the retribution mark the end of the first act and then the rest of the film is how this community in mourning deals the the effects of not only losing children, but also covering up the murders they commited.

Could be a great meditation on the futility of revenge. None of those parents would ever be the same.

But I guess this concept is what made Nightmare on Elm Street work.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by Vodstok

I happen to agree with you wholeheartedly.

Even more realistic? Set them up with some sleeping bags in the basement, then man and wife go down late at night with shotguns and turn the place into a bloodbath.

Yeah, for a "Realistic" horror movie to be, the parrents sure acted/reacted unreal.

But a final revenge scene using a shutgun..... In a horror movie?..

That will never happen. ;)