Hey evryone this is my first post here but I'm thinking that this is a good site to get some advice from. Right now I'm thinking about starting a horror film. To prepare I've started to read about some techniques that Alfred Hitchcock (even though he is known more for suspense) and other directors have used in horror films. I have some pretty good ideas but you can always have more so I am wondering if anyone has any ideas or if they would like to share what they like/dislike/think is scary in scary movies. Thanks.
Horror Film Techniques
- Thread starter Gabe-in-a-Box
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You're right, to every man his own.
I guess I'm just a little ticked off because calling a movie Torture Porn is really condescending. It makes people who like to watch the Saw franchise feel like there's something wrong with them because they like watching the movies.
Idk.
But either way, films are subjective, so it's really about to the specific viewer on what their take on the films are.
I guess I'm just a little ticked off because calling a movie Torture Porn is really condescending. It makes people who like to watch the Saw franchise feel like there's something wrong with them because they like watching the movies.
Idk.
But either way, films are subjective, so it's really about to the specific viewer on what their take on the films are.
Like I said, I didn't coin the phrase, but I can understand where someone who loves those films might not like the idea.
It is what it is...maybe someone can/has coined a different phrase? I've just never heard another one...
For the record - I really enjoy the Saw franchise along with many other similar films, but I also do call them "torture porn" films - not saying it's a bad thing, but those films definitely need to be seperated from "horror films" like the original Halloween. I am entertained and enjoy torture porn films, and not in a "getting off to it" sort of way, but they are based on exploiting sex and bringing intense graphic physical harm to the characters - not on the brilliance or suspense or twists of the plot - they prey on our basic animalistic instincts, which is perfectly fine, but they should be recognized for what they are, not that they're any worse or better than other horror films, but I don't think the term "torture porn" is too outlandish when you really examine the devices behind the films.
Yeah you're right. Maybe they're just exploitationX100 films? IndieTalk should coin a new word for torture porn films.
Any ideas?
I actually like the term, and think it fits perfectly...sorry.
And I think it has become widely used because a lot of other people seem to agree. But if you have a catchy phrase that works...bombs away.
I've only seen the first Saw and I thought it was a pretty good and enjoyable movie. It's got some mega cheesy aspects like the dialogue of the two men in the toilet and the lame metal music with the speeded up torture/death scenes.
I don't get off to gore and violence but I definitely think it can be a great addition to movies.
I do admit, I do really like violence in movies, BUT only if it's done in a funny way! E.g The ending scenes in Kill Bill, most of Battle Royale and most of the violent scenes in Hana-Bi/Fireworks.
I don't like it when it's really serious and disturbing(Audition, Most Takashi Miike films), although if serious violence fits and adds something to the movie and the storyline then great! It's a welcome addition.
I don't get off to gore and violence but I definitely think it can be a great addition to movies.
I do admit, I do really like violence in movies, BUT only if it's done in a funny way! E.g The ending scenes in Kill Bill, most of Battle Royale and most of the violent scenes in Hana-Bi/Fireworks.
I don't like it when it's really serious and disturbing(Audition, Most Takashi Miike films), although if serious violence fits and adds something to the movie and the storyline then great! It's a welcome addition.