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Better than most mainstream horror being released

posted 7 years ago by Exies
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I have nothing against mainstream horror but often times it's played a bit safe; even some of the more critically acclaimed MS horror.

It's definitely not a film without its issues but it's a very creative and interesting movie. It was a lot of fun.

I'd like to see more from the director and the actors did a good job. Great reveal of the monster form and it had some cool directing choices throughout.

7/10 imo.

@exaffect
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[–] eric_m_bi 7 years ago

Agreed, in fact the recent Don't Breathe movie had its ending altered because the producers grew too attached to the main protagonist (who was actually a horrible person). Originally in the film...

she was to be the impregnated host for The Blind Man's future child but apparently, as I said before, the producers grew attached to her and thought this was too depressing.

So instead they had that movie end happily ever after.

I like how the writers of SiREN gave Lily a duality regarding her character; making her both a monster and a victim, therefore when she gets her way at the end it doesn't feel completely terrible because on some deeper level I think the audience can still relate to her a bit.

[–] Exies 7 years ago

I enjoyed don't breathe but I can't say I'd watch it again. I don't think they did a very good job at characterization. Nothing pulls me back but I'd watch siren again. Good rainy day movie.

And I did think they ended up with a pretty tame conclusion. I'm not opposed to the formula but I want to be effected by horror and the formula rarely does it for me. But a well-made horror is always welcomed to a fan of the genre. For me anyway.

@exaffect
Favorite DC/Marvel Characters: Flash, Martian Manhunter, Deadpool, Daredevil

[–] eric_m_bi 7 years ago

Yeah, sadly these days all audiences care about are special effects and Hollywood accommodates them for it at the cost of decent storytelling.

[–] hottheadliberty 7 years ago

I loved the first two VHS films, I especially loved the "Amateur Night" segment. I love that it is at its core a love story. I think the character of lily is beautiful in both forms. I feel for her when her heart is broken and I cheer for her when she protects herself and the one she has chosen. This is an amazing movie all round and I hope to see more like it.