In the original film (Hitchcock) the old dark and colorless film, the creep music provide the viewers an idea that something wicked is about to happen. Therefore again both directors did provide enough action to carry over to each scene. In the remake the casting was truly wrong; For instance the infamous character Norman Bates, the psychopathic motel owner was played by fast talking, macho man Vince Vaughn. In the remake the Norman appears to be more of a sexual predator, whom would actually please himself as he watch Marion through a peephole in the shower scene; which gives the audience a different point of view about this film and van sant character Norman. However in the original version Anthony Perkins plays Norman Bates, who truly fit the character with calmer attitude, and good boy looks as Norman.
Reading further into Mr. King’s essay, I was intrigued by the notion that a horror movie might actually have a role to play in civilized society. As Mr. King puts it, “like a sick joke, [the mythic horror movie] has a dirty job to do.” It allows us to fantasize, lets our basic instincts free and “appeals to all that is worst
Moore Money Michael Moore is a prominent filmmaker who mainly bases his work around documentaries. Moore’s most famous piece of work is his influential documentary “Bowling for Columbine” however it contains insidious manipulation and ruthless misdirection of the audience. By Rene Zacchini “Bowling for Columbine” is a documentary based in the exploration of gun violence in American society. Moore uses the 1999 Columbine High School massacre as his hook to draw the viewers in by highlighting the death of young students by guns. However many viewers do not realise that documentaries are only a version of reality.
Mayan Sacrifices Custom sacrifice and torture have been observed in many cruel cultures of the ancient world. For the Mayans, ritual sacrifice involving animals like deer, dogs, jaguars and birds used as offerings to the gods were common at festivals, temple consecrations, the rise of new leaders, and during natural disturbances such as drought and disease. Bird’s heads were cut off and were laid at the base of an god as an offering. Other animals such as deer and dogs were held down by priests and killed with a cut made from the stomach to the diaphragm and the removal of the heart, still beating. They bled the animal by slitting the throat and the bodies were then tossed down the temple steps.
It is inevitable for the details to change as this happens with all story telling. But many adaptations miss main points of Shelley’s novel. There is certainly a horror aspect to Frankenstein but the original has much more depth to it than most of the retold versions. Most directors chose to ignore the important details to embellish the aspect of terror and fear. In the original Frankenstein the monster is sensitive and intelligent being but due to a sense of abandonment becomes biter and murderous.
When people think of murder, a few names may come to mind. Casey Anthony, George Zimmerman and even some out of classic horror films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Michael Myers. Although these are all very iconic murderers, one of the most famous murderers of all time would without a doubt be Charles Manson. But the question I’m asking is, why was it so easy for Manson to influence the Manson family to kill the way they did? Born to an unmarried 16 year old mother on November 12, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Charles Manson was originally given the name “No Name Maddox.” It wasn’t long before he gained a new name.
The directors have kept in mind that what makes a successful villain is that they look the part, be insanely brilliant, and push the protagonist to the edge. The first and most obvious characteristic that makes an amazing movie villain is their appearance. When is the last time there was a movie villain that look like a normal human that left a lasting impact on cinema? The most iconic villains are either cripplingly disfigured or hidden behind a mask or the shadows, and the 'Big 3' of horror villains, Freddy, Jason, and Michael Myers, personify this perfectly. In fact, in a recent survey when asked what was most frightening, surveyors were split 50/50 between a facial deformity and a man in a mask.
I love Daniel Day-Lewis and his superb acting but I am not a big fan of Winona Ryder and they unfortunately cancel each other out to make a passable movie. As for representing the Salem Witch Trials, it seemed to stick with the story even though it had to dramatize and add love triangles to make sure the audience does not fall asleep. I learned much about the Salem Witch Trials, such as, that a man was hanged and not just women, and that another was pressed with stones until he died. I would consider it good history because it gives you the events and in order of which they happened. I would hope after seeing this film that the audience was intrigued with the lies, deceit, and hysteria that it showed and will go out and do their own research and not take any Hollywood historical film at face value.
Over the years, Batman's greatest nemesis has undergone a multitude of changes. 1940s saw Joker as a homicidal psychopath, then as a notorious and inexorable maniac in the 50s and in a perilously murderous form in the 70s. Although Jack Nicholson’s interpretation of Joker was well appreciated in the late 80s, but one can't compare Ledger's joker to Nicholson's , just the same way as one can't compare Burton's movies with Nolan's. Without a shadow of doubt, in The Dark Knight, Ledger has given us our most convincing Joker yet. The role of a paranoid schizophrenic psycho has been justified by Ledger’s acting prowess.
Dial M for Murder/Psycho Comparison What do you get when you take everyday life and turn it 180 degrees? You get a Hitchcock film. Alfred Hitchcock has long been known for his fright inducing and thrilling movies. Three of his classic movies are “Dial M for Murder,” “The Birds,” and “Psycho.” Camera angles, music, and attention to detail dominated the psyche while watching these movies. Although these movies are all very closely related in many ways, as well as very different, there are many more similarities in “Psycho” and “Dial M for Murder.” “Dial M for Murder” takes the classic story of a gold digging spouse looking for their cut and adds a very interesting, and frightening, twist.