tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post8002895441819003724..comments2024-03-27T12:35:33.631-04:00Comments on The Deadly Doll's House of Horror Nonsense: Big Brother Is Hunting You (because you asked him to)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-8592663863129349912020-10-15T09:08:09.241-04:002020-10-15T09:08:09.241-04:00COMPLETELY! Such smart filmmaking, and a cast that...COMPLETELY! Such smart filmmaking, and a cast that I would murder for.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-50184074624214323362020-10-14T11:10:16.214-04:002020-10-14T11:10:16.214-04:00I was thinking something similar about the timing ...I was thinking something similar about the timing of its release -- when Series 7 came out, reality shows were in their infancy. We weren't familiar enough with them to really appreciate how Series 7 nailed so many cheesy reality show details. But now, after 20 years of them, the film has aged beautifully and become both a real trip down memory lane and a hilarious send-up of the genre.bernicehttp://crimsonhighway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-5479396199828299202020-10-14T06:13:36.275-04:002020-10-14T06:13:36.275-04:00Whoo hoo! Always glad to have my good taste confir...Whoo hoo! Always glad to have my good taste confirmed.<br /><br />I think Series 7 was just a year or two ahead of its time. Had it come out right in the middle of Season 1 Survivor-mania, people might have dove in, but it was probably just too indie and weird for that particular time to find a bigger audience.<br /><br />I still think about or reference that movie once a week, and I vow that if I ever have to kill someone, my immediate next action is to scream DO YOU HAVE ANY BEAN DIP?!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-80023377681312057652020-10-14T01:21:05.628-04:002020-10-14T01:21:05.628-04:00You've mentioned Series 7: The Contenders in a...You've mentioned Series 7: The Contenders in a few posts, and I'd never heard of it so I looked it up. Still wasn't sure so I watched the trailer (I usually avoid trailers like the plague) and I was very, very sold. Just watched it tonight and wow, it was awesome. I can't believe I never heard of it until yesterday. I think the mock reality show angle was original and well done (despite an obvious shoestring budget), and the film had just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek humour (the dramatizations cracked me up, they were perfect).<br /><br />That's 4 out of 5 flicks I've checked out on your recommendation that I've dug. Much obliged!bernicehttp://crimsonhighway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-3515275679732768562010-05-27T07:36:37.494-04:002010-05-27T07:36:37.494-04:00I'm heading there now Jaded!
It's always ...I'm heading there now Jaded!<br /><br />It's always super exciting to discover an emerging director with such skill/affection for the genre. If you're a big Slashers fan, you should totally try to track down the special edition DVD. HOURS of extras that I didn't really get through. That was one more thing I loved about End of the Line--the 50 minute making-of really earns the film (and Devereaux) even more respect. Definitely a filmmaker I'll be checking out regularly.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-51541740411676102202010-05-26T20:13:42.583-04:002010-05-26T20:13:42.583-04:00Emily - I thought I was the only one that ever wat...Emily - I thought I was the only one that ever watched Slashers. I spotlit Maurice Deverauex on my blog because I enjoyed Slashers and End of the Line.<br /><br />Also I dug up the intro/trailer so if anybody is curious about the film, they should check it out.<br /><br />http://jadedviewer.blogspot.com/2010/05/jaded-spotlight-maurice-devereaux.htmlthe jaded viewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187249754406306760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-5170418462560037762010-05-26T07:48:59.511-04:002010-05-26T07:48:59.511-04:00I didn't catch the continuous shot filming, bu...I didn't catch the continuous shot filming, but I did hear about it after I watched the film. If I stumble upon a cheap copy of Slashers, I would definitely rewatch it for that alone. One thing I forgot to mention was the "commercial breaks" pauses that were pretty fantastic. And oh yes, I adore Series 7 and caught it on VHS right when it came out and Survivor was just making its colonization over primetime. This one never caught my eye until I made the Devereaux connection.<br /><br />Speaking of, you should totally see End of the Line if you haven't already. It's fantastic.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-1530560459620325682010-05-26T00:13:50.282-04:002010-05-26T00:13:50.282-04:00I love Slashers and watched it a bunch of times wh...I love Slashers and watched it a bunch of times when it came out on DVD! Actually, I love that film and Series 7 quite a bit and kind of group them together for the reality aspect, and I saw them around the same time too. They make for a great double feature.<br /><br />If you didn't notice, Slashers attempted to make the film one long continuous shot for the whole reality feel and they did a great job of hiding the cuts and edits in creative ways. I have been meaning to see it again...maybe it's time to dust off my copy.Matt-suzakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215962688591291944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-25413456425325367142010-05-24T00:16:28.311-04:002010-05-24T00:16:28.311-04:00Wow. You liking Halloween: Resurrection makes me s...Wow. You liking Halloween: Resurrection makes me seem positively classy for digging the NoES remake!<br /><br />I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on Slashers. Highly flawed, but a good time (and way better than Resurrection!).deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-53456942673530332342010-05-23T21:24:03.287-04:002010-05-23T21:24:03.287-04:00Sounds interesting. If I turn my brain off, I thin...Sounds interesting. If I turn my brain off, I think I could enjoy this one.<br /><br />And I actually liked Halloween: Resurrection. Don't worry, I say that while hanging my head in shame.Ashlee Blackwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530884243523757687noreply@blogger.com