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10-20-2006, 05:23 PM
I've noticed that with The Ring and The Grudge that I really enjoy Japanese horror movies. Or more accurately, the product I get served here in the USA that was inspired or originated from Japanese horror movies.
What makes those films so great? Is it because they aren't the american teen hack and slash? Or is there something more complex to their success? Just thinking out loud... err in text... to see what other opinions and insights are out there |
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10-21-2006, 02:13 PM
Most likly what you like is the psychological thrill that comes with watching these movies. They have a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat. The other thing that could also be attracting you is the fact that they don't skip out on the gore, something that hack and slasher movies do. Another thing is that there is no pointless sex right in the middle of something... you know, something that disrupts the plotline. Don't mind me too much on this last one, I don't like any of the american horror films.
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10-21-2006, 07:30 PM
My opinion is that the americain film companies are (a) scared to make a real horror film and (b) want to make as much money as possable by having the oppertunity to have a pointless sequal where the only surviver of the last film is the first to die in the new film, after they get involved with a new group of 5+ people.
The Japanese film makers tell a less sugar coated story, but thats what makes their films so great! They arn't scared to be scared. |
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10-21-2006, 07:35 PM
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10-23-2006, 04:36 PM
Some interesting points. I'm going to watch some of the movies recommended in this thread now (thanks Ivory!). Further my immersion in quality Japanese horror
The hollywood horror template is a bit stale it seems. A horror movies should be unforgiving and unpredicatble. On a side note: I watched Grudge 2 this weekend and loved it. Freaky! |
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