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Group Name: Serialicious
Last Post By: mercurial
Post Date: 1/6/2009 10:10:20 PM
Body: Some of the most disturbing serial killer films have to be those in which children and teens are the eventual murderers. The idea that a human being that is assumed to be so sweet and innocent actually has the capacity to repeatedly kill another is startling to say the least. I recently watched The Bad Seed which follows a mother trying to uncover the true nature of her adorable blonde daughter and uncover whether or not she is a cold-blooded killer. The film appears hokey and laughable now, but upon its release was probably utterly frightening. It reminded me a lot of The Good Son, which despite being relatively recent, was pretty hokey. Which films about children gone mad make your skin crawl?
]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:10:20 GMTBad Seeds and the Children of the Corn They Grow Up To BeSerialicious Some of the most disturbing serial killer films have to be those in which children and teens are the eventual murderers. The idea that a human being that is assumed to be so sweet and innocent actually has the capacity to repeatedly kill another is startling to say the least. I recently watched The Bad Seed which follows a mother trying to uncover the true nature of her adorable blonde daughter and uncover whether or not she is a cold-blooded killer. The film appears hokey and laughable now, but upon its release was probably utterly frightening. It reminded me a lot of The Good Son, which despite being relatively recent, was pretty hokey. Which films about children gone mad make your skin crawl? 1/6/2009 10:10:20 PM Some of the most disturbing serial killer films have to be those in which children and teens are the eventual murderers. The idea that a human being that is assumed to be so sweet and innocent actually has the capacity to repeatedly kill another is startling to say the least. I recently watched The Bad Seed which follows a mother trying to uncover the true nature of her adorable blonde daughter and uncover whether or not she is a cold-blooded killer. The film appears hokey and laughable now, but upon its release was probably utterly frightening. It reminded me a lot of The Good Son, which despite being relatively recent, was pretty hokey. Which films about children gone mad make your skin crawl? http://www.spout.com/groups/Serialicious/Dirty_Harry/587/28467/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Dirty Harry
Group Name: Serialicious
Last Post By: Dr_Gor
Post Date: 5/11/2008 2:53:43 PM
Body: While Clint Eastwood's "Inspector Harry Callahan" could be classified as a "serial killer" himself (He HAS racked up quite an impressive body count over the course of his films), it is a little known fact that the original Dirty Harry was actually based on the Zodiac Killer case. So now, having established relevence to this group, I just wanted to say that I just heard the news that Eastwood is making a new "Dirty Harry" movie and that the soon-to-be 78 year old (!) actor/director is intending to kill off the beloved character. I think this is a brilliant move by Eastwood that will neatly put an end to the franchise and forever secure his place in cinematic history. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Also, as I recently mentioned elsewhere, I heard the rumor that Sly Stallone is intending to step into the shoes of the late great Charles Bronson and take over the Death Wish franchise. Now HERE was a TRUE "serial Killer" who also happened to be a beloved "hero"! Any thoughts on this? I would love to hear what you guys think about both of these subjects. < GOR >
]]>Sun, 11 May 2008 18:53:43 GMTDirty HarrySerialicious While Clint Eastwood's "Inspector Harry Callahan" could be classified as a "serial killer" himself (He HAS racked up quite an impressive body count over the course of his films), it is a little known fact that the original Dirty Harry was actually based on the Zodiac Killer case. So now, having established relevence to this group, I just wanted to say that I just heard the news that Eastwood is making a new "Dirty Harry" movie and that the soon-to-be 78 year old (!) actor/director is intending to kill off the beloved character. I think this is a brilliant move by Eastwood that will neatly put an end to the franchise and forever secure his place in cinematic history. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Also, as I recently mentioned elsewhere, I heard the rumor that Sly Stallone is intending to step into the shoes of the late great Charles Bronson and take over the Death Wish franchise. Now HERE was a TRUE "serial Killer" who also happened to be a beloved "hero"! Any thoughts on this? I would love to hear what you guys think about both of these subjects. &lt; GOR &gt;5/11/2008 2:53:43 PM While Clint Eastwood's "Inspector Harry Callahan" could be classified as a "serial killer" himself (He HAS racked up quite an impressive body count over the course of his films), it is a little known fact that the original Dirty Harry was actually based on the Zodiac Killer case. So now, having established relevence to this group, I just wanted to say that I just heard the news that Eastwood is making a new "Dirty Harry" movie and that the soon-to-be 78 year old (!) actor/director is intending to kill off the beloved character. I think this is a brilliant move by Eastwood that will neatly put an end to the franchise and forever secure his place in cinematic history. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Also, as I recently mentioned elsewhere, I heard the rumor that Sly Stallone is intending to step into the shoes of the late great Charles Bronson and take over the Death Wish franchise. Now HERE was a TRUE "serial Killer" who also happened to be a beloved "hero"! Any thoughts on this? I would love to hear what you guys think about both of these subjects. &lt; GOR &gt; http://www.spout.com/groups/Serialicious/Hannibal_the_Cannibal/587/27615/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Hannibal the Cannibal
Group Name: Serialicious
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 4/22/2008 12:44:41 AM
Body: Undoubtedly the most widespread and critically acclaimed serial killer movie is The Silence of the Lambs. The acting, direction, dialogue, cinematography, and nature of the characters all coalesce into a fantastically terrifying portrayal of madness (both beautiful - Hannibal, and perverse - Bill). Unfortunately I think the films that followed were rather haphazard and spoil a great character. Manhunter, which was the first filmic adaptation of Harris' Hannibal, wasn't the most profound movie but nonetheless established the character as one of the nastiest antagonists out there. The Silence of the Lambs followed and allowed for the predictable sequels. Hannibal had its moments of gory goofiness but ultimately wasn't anything special. Red Dragon moved the franchise into a different direction and was interesting, but something seemed to be missing. Lastly Hannibal Rising, a prequel following the birth of the man, is intriguing in its execution and beautifully filmed yet lacks that certain something that made The Silence of the Lambs so incredible. Am I wrong? Which of the Hannibal films do you find to be the best?
]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:44:41 GMTHannibal the CannibalSerialicious Undoubtedly the most widespread and critically acclaimed serial killer movie is The Silence of the Lambs. The acting, direction, dialogue, cinematography, and nature of the characters all coalesce into a fantastically terrifying portrayal of madness (both beautiful - Hannibal, and perverse - Bill). Unfortunately I think the films that followed were rather haphazard and spoil a great character. Manhunter, which was the first filmic adaptation of Harris' Hannibal, wasn't the most profound movie but nonetheless established the character as one of the nastiest antagonists out there. The Silence of the Lambs followed and allowed for the predictable sequels. Hannibal had its moments of gory goofiness but ultimately wasn't anything special. Red Dragon moved the franchise into a different direction and was interesting, but something seemed to be missing. Lastly Hannibal Rising, a prequel following the birth of the man, is intriguing in its execution and beautifully filmed yet lacks that certain something that made The Silence of the Lambs so incredible. Am I wrong? Which of the Hannibal films do you find to be the best? 4/22/2008 12:44:41 AM Undoubtedly the most widespread and critically acclaimed serial killer movie is The Silence of the Lambs. The acting, direction, dialogue, cinematography, and nature of the characters all coalesce into a fantastically terrifying portrayal of madness (both beautiful - Hannibal, and perverse - Bill). Unfortunately I think the films that followed were rather haphazard and spoil a great character. Manhunter, which was the first filmic adaptation of Harris' Hannibal, wasn't the most profound movie but nonetheless established the character as one of the nastiest antagonists out there. The Silence of the Lambs followed and allowed for the predictable sequels. Hannibal had its moments of gory goofiness but ultimately wasn't anything special. Red Dragon moved the franchise into a different direction and was interesting, but something seemed to be missing. Lastly Hannibal Rising, a prequel following the birth of the man, is intriguing in its execution and beautifully filmed yet lacks that certain something that made The Silence of the Lambs so incredible. Am I wrong? Which of the Hannibal films do you find to be the best? http://www.spout.com/groups/Serialicious/Suburban_Nightmare/587/27814/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Suburban Nightmare
Group Name: Serialicious
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 4/25/2008 2:17:30 PM
Body: Some of the scariest, and funniest, movies featuring serial killers have been those located in the "normal" surroundings of suburbia. Here's my tentative list: 1.) Scream - Butchering buxom high-schoolers for their lack of knowledge of horror movie trivia. Fun times. 2.) Serial Mom - Kathleen Turner as a June Cleaver-esque suburban housewife that just so happens to be obsessed with serial killers and begins her own fun-filled foray into the field she's so fascinated with. 3.) The 'Burbs - Suburban gossip mongers believe their new neighbors are serial killers. Cameo by Corey Feldman makes this a winner. 4.) Mr. Brooks - Respected community man moonlights as a psychopath. Yay. 5.) Freeway - Keifer Sutherland escapes the monotony of his suburban life and perfect wife (played amazingly by Brooke Shields) by crusing the freeway for nubile young girls to terrorize. Finding out what's in the man's shed is more than reason enough to watch the film. 6.) Arsenic and Old Lace - Two of the sweetest little old ladies you'll ever meet. Just don't drink the chamomile. 7.) Heathers - Classic '80's. Great cast. Infinitely quotable. 8.) Keeping Mum - Maggie Smith is the coolest Brit ever and making slightly psychotic is even better. 9.) Misery - Not really suburbia but close enough. 10.) The Last Supper - My favorite on this list. Group of over-educated graduate students stop complaining and start doing. Love it! Not a movie, but Twin Peaks definitely took the suburban nightmare to the extreme. What did I miss?
]]>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:17:30 GMTSuburban NightmareSerialiciousSome of the scariest, and funniest, movies featuring serial killers have been those located in the "normal" surroundings of suburbia. Here's my tentative list: 1.) Scream - Butchering buxom high-schoolers for their lack of knowledge of horror movie trivia. Fun times. 2.) Serial Mom - Kathleen Turner as a June Cleaver-esque suburban housewife that just so happens to be obsessed with serial killers and begins her own fun-filled foray into the field she's so fascinated with. 3.) The 'Burbs - Suburban gossip mongers believe their new neighbors are serial killers. Cameo by Corey Feldman makes this a winner. 4.) Mr. Brooks - Respected community man moonlights as a psychopath. Yay. 5.) Freeway - Keifer Sutherland escapes the monotony of his suburban life and perfect wife (played amazingly by Brooke Shields) by crusing the freeway for nubile young girls to terrorize. Finding out what's in the man's shed is more than reason enough to watch the film. 6.) Arsenic and Old Lace - Two of the sweetest little old ladies you'll ever meet. Just don't drink the chamomile. 7.) Heathers - Classic '80's. Great cast. Infinitely quotable. 8.) Keeping Mum - Maggie Smith is the coolest Brit ever and making slightly psychotic is even better. 9.) Misery - Not really suburbia but close enough. 10.) The Last Supper - My favorite on this list. Group of over-educated graduate students stop complaining and start doing. Love it! Not a movie, but Twin Peaks definitely took the suburban nightmare to the extreme. What did I miss?4/25/2008 2:17:30 PMSome of the scariest, and funniest, movies featuring serial killers have been those located in the "normal" surroundings of suburbia. Here's my tentative list: 1.) Scream - Butchering buxom high-schoolers for their lack of knowledge of horror movie trivia. Fun times. 2.) Serial Mom - Kathleen Turner as a June Cleaver-esque suburban housewife that just so happens to be obsessed with serial killers and begins her own fun-filled foray into the field she's so fascinated with. 3.) The 'Burbs - Suburban gossip mongers believe their new neighbors are serial killers. Cameo by Corey Feldman makes this a winner. 4.) Mr. Brooks - Respected community man moonlights as a psychopath. Yay. 5.) Freeway - Keifer Sutherland escapes the monotony of his suburban life and perfect wife (played amazingly by Brooke Shields) by crusing the freeway for nubile young girls to terrorize. Finding out what's in the man's shed is more than reason enough to watch the film. 6.) Arsenic and Old Lace - Two of the sweetest little old ladies you'll ever meet. Just don't drink the chamomile. 7.) Heathers - Classic '80's. Great cast. Infinitely quotable. 8.) Keeping Mum - Maggie Smith is the coolest Brit ever and making slightly psychotic is even better. 9.) Misery - Not really suburbia but close enough. 10.) The Last Supper - My favorite on this list. Group of over-educated graduate students stop complaining and start doing. Love it! Not a movie, but Twin Peaks definitely took the suburban nightmare to the extreme. What did I miss? http://www.spout.com/groups/Serialicious/Patrick_Bateman/587/27620/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Patrick Bateman
Group Name: Serialicious
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 4/22/2008 2:33:53 AM
Body: Adapted from the immensely disturbing eponymous novel, American Psycho definitely stands at the the front of the class of serial killers. Immaculate in his physical appearance yet fractured psychosis on the inside, the duality of Patrick Bateman makes him seductive and repulsive, charming and repugnant - exactly what makes serial killers so scary. The film itself is filled with a great cast and enough blood and guts to fill a Manhattan penthouse. The delicately handled comedic moments of the film enhance the eeriness of it all while the violence is brutal and unflinching. Having read the book, the only problem that I have with the movie is the wish that the filmmakers had incorporated more of the novels disturbing moments and biting critique of the New York elite (not that it wasn't present in the film, just that it's more pronounced in the book). The sequel is another story. Completely unrelated to the Bret Easton Ellis novel, American Psycho 2creates a fictional backstory to the original film and casts a young girl as a fledgling serial killer attempting to outdo Bateman and become an even better killer. Despite hating the way the film manipulated the Patrick Bateman character to serve its own interests, there is a stupidly entertaining side of the film in which it seems to recognize its B-movie qualities and goes with it. Predictable, hilarious dialogue and the inclusion of William Shatner in the cast make it an amusing flick if you're a glutton for that kind of punishment.
]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:33:53 GMTPatrick BatemanSerialicious Adapted from the immensely disturbing eponymous novel, American Psycho definitely stands at the the front of the class of serial killers. Immaculate in his physical appearance yet fractured psychosis on the inside, the duality of Patrick Bateman makes him seductive and repulsive, charming and repugnant - exactly what makes serial killers so scary. The film itself is filled with a great cast and enough blood and guts to fill a Manhattan penthouse. The delicately handled comedic moments of the film enhance the eeriness of it all while the violence is brutal and unflinching. Having read the book, the only problem that I have with the movie is the wish that the filmmakers had incorporated more of the novels disturbing moments and biting critique of the New York elite (not that it wasn't present in the film, just that it's more pronounced in the book). The sequel is another story. Completely unrelated to the Bret Easton Ellis novel, American Psycho 2creates a fictional backstory to the original film and casts a young girl as a fledgling serial killer attempting to outdo Bateman and become an even better killer. Despite hating the way the film manipulated the Patrick Bateman character to serve its own interests, there is a stupidly entertaining side of the film in which it seems to recognize its B-movie qualities and goes with it. Predictable, hilarious dialogue and the inclusion of William Shatner in the cast make it an amusing flick if you're a glutton for that kind of punishment. 4/22/2008 2:33:53 AM Adapted from the immensely disturbing eponymous novel, American Psycho definitely stands at the the front of the class of serial killers. Immaculate in his physical appearance yet fractured psychosis on the inside, the duality of Patrick Bateman makes him seductive and repulsive, charming and repugnant - exactly what makes serial killers so scary. The film itself is filled with a great cast and enough blood and guts to fill a Manhattan penthouse. The delicately handled comedic moments of the film enhance the eeriness of it all while the violence is brutal and unflinching. Having read the book, the only problem that I have with the movie is the wish that the filmmakers had incorporated more of the novels disturbing moments and biting critique of the New York elite (not that it wasn't present in the film, just that it's more pronounced in the book). The sequel is another story. Completely unrelated to the Bret Easton Ellis novel, American Psycho 2creates a fictional backstory to the original film and casts a young girl as a fledgling serial killer attempting to outdo Bateman and become an even better killer. Despite hating the way the film manipulated the Patrick Bateman character to serve its own interests, there is a stupidly entertaining side of the film in which it seems to recognize its B-movie qualities and goes with it. Predictable, hilarious dialogue and the inclusion of William Shatner in the cast make it an amusing flick if you're a glutton for that kind of punishment.