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Aug 7 08 1:26 AM
Gore has never been bothersome to me if it's used creatively. Also gore works better in certain movies than with others. THE EVIL DEAD storyline offers little in the way of originality or plot and would be nothing without its intense bloodshed. It's not just the gore--it's the relentless and uncompromising way that it's presented. On a purely visceral level it does exactly what it's supposed to do...shake up the viewers sensibilities. On the other hand films like THE WOLFMAN are all about atmosphere. Strong characterization and serious performances push it up another notch. The werewolf mythology offered in THE WOLFMAN also works wonders as does the highly effective score. The memorable and now iconic werewolf design created by Jack Pierce is the icing on the cake. If the remake nails all these points the gore shouldn't be a problem (even if used excessively). And while bloodshed may appeal to a teenager audience it's things like young "flavor of the month" actors and MTV popstars being called in to provide a "hip" and trendy soundtrack that make me cringe. But as none of these elements have been mentioned in this upcoming remake I'm not really all that worried. I think the gore should be the last of the filmmakers concerns--and if the filmmakers understand what makes the original work so well--we might just have the first remake of a "Universal Classic" that actually works. I'm distrusting of Hollywood and their idea of what a good movie consists of...yet I still have high hopes for this!
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