Why do you watch horror films?

[urgeok]

Originally posted by newb
I think Monty Python is a great example of the two genres combined. Maybe not so much horror but definitely violence and comedy i.e. the Holy Grail [ its just a flesh wound ] or the skit in the park with the tennis racket.....and many others.

great example ...

tennis anyone ..

although that was a direct sam peckinpah dig ..

same deal though ... it was funny while horrific at the same time

[filmmaker2]

Well, there was this analysis done of the Looney Tunes cartoons once--to break them down and define their rules and patterns. One of the strongest rules was that the characters did not react in pain to the violent acts committed upon them. Fall off a cliff, blown up with dynamite, etc., but no scream of pain, generally speaking. They often just stand there for a second and then fall down.

But there were exceptions to this rule from time to time.

Porky Pig had a problem with a gopher once, and he tried to trap it and kill it, but never succeeded. At one point the gopher, smiling sweetly, popped up out of the ground and began strolling over to Porky in a really friendly way. Porky, being caught off-guard, watched the gopher strolling towards him, not noticing that the gopher was holding a big piece of wood behind its back. When the gopher got close enough, he HIT Porky on both his shins--WHACK! WHACK!--and then ran back to his hole really fast and disappeared.

The pain did not hit Porky for about two seconds. Then it hit him and he screamed, "EEEEEEEEE-YOW!!!!!" and crumpled to the ground in agony. I have always loved this scene.

[urgeok]

i think it depended on the type of violence ..

whenever something small was to bite someone big (a crab on the cats tail, etc) there would be a big 'YEEEEOWWWW' and the victim would jump 20 feet in the air ...

but yeah .. the 'mechanical violence' .. they either said 'mother' in a small voice and fell over .. or walked away in an accordian shape or flat like a peice of paper ... and so on

[newb]

The world has become too damn P.C.

For quality entertainment you only have to get in your Delorean and set the timer back 60 years.

[allmykids]

Originally posted by Cheeba V2.0
For those that did not answer the questions seriously, or that don't INTEND to:

You know...
I don't personally like being generalised as a horror fan, there is a lot of negativity out there cast upon us due to uninformed people judging us based on their ignorance.
I know for a fact that most of you other horror fans get pissed off by this also, and think it's complete bullshit as I do.

I don't usually complain about it, as there's no point arguing with ignorance. However, many others posting here would be the first to complain about how we're stereotyped - yet many you have given the kind of answers that will only serve to perpetuate negativity.
Even if you speak in obvious jest, if those are the only answers you choose to provide - those are the only answers that will be taken into account.

As I see it, this person seems genuine AND relatively neutral in regards to our viewing habits - something that you should consider a GOOD thing, as we are being afforded more in this, than we are by the masses.
Try to understand where I'm coming from, and be a little more mature.
Be part of the solution, not the problem.

And AMK, you shouldn't be endorsing this foolish behaviour either.

It was a joke. and i'm sorry but it was funny!! Don't be so bunched up Cheeb!! I don't like being stereotyped either but sometimes you just got to say fuck it and laugh!!

[Angelakillsluts]

Cheeba is so serious all the time. :D

[allmykids]

Originally posted by Angelakillsluts
Cheeba is so serious all the time. :D

I love cheeb but your right!! Somebody needs to take him out for some fun!! I'd love to show him how to have some fun but he lives to far away!!

[urgeok]

i can deal with serious .. i have a problem with hypocracy

[LilMissScareAll]

Why do you watch horror movies? Cause they interest me.

When did you start watching horror movies? I watched Child's Play when I was about 5...then I probably didn't watch another one till I was 11, 12? I dunno. I can't remember.

How do you feel when you watch a horror movie? Good.

What is your favorite horror movie? I have a few. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Strangeland, May, Halloween, Carrie, Ginger Snaps, etc...

[Cheeba V2.0]

Yes, I'm weird - to you.
Don't forget pedantic, overly analytical, psycho, too moody, a character assassin, and most importantly - I'm boring, VERY boring - you wouldn't want to leave that out.

Urgeok - My initial statement wasn't really even intended for YOU.
It's not as though I didn't realise that YOU actually made a serious reply in addition to your "other" reply. Since we're quoting, please NB:

"if those are the only answers you choose to provide - those are the only answers that will be taken into account."

I hope this makes clear what you seem to have missed, you were not really the one I was referring to in the first place.
And no, I don't want to be a mod. However better a job I think I could do is irrelevant. My main consideration is that I clearly receive enough criticism already.

If there's any other comments or ignorant statements anyone would like to make about me, or if anybody else wants to jump in on the "we hate cheeba" fun, please feel free to do so...it's not as though I've not heard it before.