Walter and Teddy's Wife

I came here to ask that question, too. Loved the movie, my kind of horror (psychological and creepy over blood and guts, plus very creepy premise and backstory, plus I'm apparently just a sucker for "lost in the woods" movies lol), not too different from 1408 which I re-watched the night before.

However, I can't make out one word of what Walter's saying in that scene. Well, the first couple things he says, but not after that. Not the part you wrote. Watched it twice, most recently last night, and this time I rewound that part over and over, turned the sound up, and STILL couldn't understand him. So frustrating. Its really bumming me out, because it sounds like he's really pouring his heart out to her, the kind of scene I'd normally respond to, maybe relate to based on the dynamic of those 3 characters (Walter, Teddy, wife), like maybe finally opening up to her after repressing his feelings for so long, that's my guess what he's doing, so it sucks I have no idea what he's saying :-/

Oh, and part of me wishes I was one of the trail walkers, can definitely relate to the theme of trying to understand things that maybe are best left not understood, the lengths you'll go to find meaning and purpose, etc, to the point it borders on obsession, looking for escape in "trivial" pursuits to put off dealing with reality, and wanting to have a big, exciting adventure in your life, to be part of something bigger than yourself and do something "important" rather than resign yourself to live a "conventional life" where you never fit in. I think a lot of that is part of the human condition/human nature. Its definitely scary, the concept of coming to the “end of the trail” (in terms of whatever you’re “pursuing”) with nothing to show for it except messing with the lives of yourself and others. Yeah, that scares the hell out of me. However, life without knowing doesn’t appeal to me either and my life before the “pursuit” came into it wasn’t that great. Plus you have to take risks in life and at least it gives you hope (whether or not it ends up being false hope), so I don’t know, it just seems worth it to try. So…keep pressing on.

And now I’m probably rambling and way off-topic, sorry, was too lazy to find another post where that stuff fit better lol Guess I'm just trying to explain why the film works for me, why it felt profound. The Director Commentary touched on a lot of that stuff. Don't get me wrong, I hate having films "spelled out for me", but sometimes hearing/reading others' thoughts does help me piece it all together and decide how much I liked it. Hence the appeal of imdb.

Anyway, all that said about wanting to be part of the group, on the other hand, I'd have been super self conscious by some of the stuff Walter had the other people do (talk in gibberish, say the alphabet backwards, etc), so I'd be trying to avoid him the whole time lol


"I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule."

This is the only part of the film I cared about, because it sounded like he was saying something significant, but after several rewinds... I still have no clue.

This is why the DVD needed an English subtitle option (I checked, believe me) lol


"I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule."

Its funny how youre feelings change deep in your heart when you think you are going to die... and how little these trees will.

This was the one scene that I had trouble hearing and following as well but here is my take on the scene. I believe Walter was opening up his feelings to Melissa and letting her know (not in so many words) that he loves her and for a long time. This was his opportunity to tell her since Teddy abandoned her. Walter repressed his feelings because he is best friends with Teddy and Melissa and he didn't want to ruin the dynamic of their relationship.