Shockers
Shocking, stomach-churning moments are the hall-mark of cinema both new and old. Forget the laughter, the romance and the action–the thing which people remember is always the bit that makes your jaw drop open and the words “No–That didn’t just happen!” come out. Here are a few legendary moments best forgotten–Or so you wish–
1: The end part of The Hitcher (the original): When the Rutger Hauer starring film appeared, it caused outcry. Strange, considering that you don’t actually see the bit at the end, where the victim is tied up between two enormous trucks–and the truck in front threatens to pull away. But there is sound, and that was enough for this piece of cinematic nastiness to stick in the mind forever.
2: Saw: This film hit big, and for good reason, it was the first film in an age to actually show the viewer that most grisly of things: someone severing their own limb. Sadly, the rest of the film isn’t quite as captivating, although nobody can argue that it won’t live forever as a classic of its genre.
3: American History X: It’s hard to know what to say about this film that hasn’t been said. Beyond brutal, and featuring arguably the most horrific scene of any film ever, Edward Norton made this film one to remember. Strangely, the director of the film, Tony Kaye, severed all ties shortly after, citing artistic differences.
4: (REC): This supernatural shocker—dark and brooding and shot in the first-person— came seemingly out of nowhere, and features one of the best ghostly endings of any movie ever. It’s hard to pin-point what makes this movie so creepy…but you won’t waste much time wondering that while watching it. Don’t like being trapped in to the dark? This may not be the film for you–
So I have finally been paid for that last writing job that I did, you all know what that means, it’s about time to hit the store and pick up that new pair of mizuno running shoes that I have been waiting to get. Catherine, are you up for a trip to the high streets this week?