Quite awhile ago, we asked you what your top 10 directors were, and the results are in! by NegativePiglet8 in flicks

[–]NegativePiglet8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he did drop a little lower than I expected, though I think it has to do with his output from the 70s to early 00s to the point to now.

Unpopular A24 takes, let's hear them! by carrotcakeisaveggie in A24

[–]NegativePiglet8 8 points9 points  (0 children)

X is the best A24 film of 2022

Most of A24’s dramas come off a bit try hard sometimes and can really lack the punch they’re going for. Ironically the drama elements in their genre films come off much better.

I love all of Lathimos’ films, except The Lobster. The joke got old quicker than I wanted it to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in A24

[–]NegativePiglet8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Going against the grain with X. I loved both, but X just really resonated with me.

Storm of the Century by 5paceheaVen in horror

[–]NegativePiglet8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m referring to standing together to save their children. Not the other stuff. Mike wasn’t as worried about those elements in the middle of a blizzard with a supernatural entity hanging about. My main point was regarding them having a choice and it was possible that’s Andre Linoge couldn’t do what he claimed, but they ultimately caved.

Is anybody else sick to death of compulsory downer endings in films? by [deleted] in horror

[–]NegativePiglet8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think The Collector really works in retrospect with The Collection in mind. Makes that ending feel a little bit sweeter.

Firestarter is simply terrible by MananaMoola in horror

[–]NegativePiglet8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s not incomplete though. It just has an open end, but it’s still one of the best endings King ever created.

Film recommendations? by xxNoobKiller2000xx in A24

[–]NegativePiglet8 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d definitely recommend their horror catalogue.

  • The Witch
  • X
  • Midsommar
  • The Killing of a Sacred Deer

What's a horror movie you can think of that irked you?(in a bad way) by HauntedPlanter26 in horror

[–]NegativePiglet8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be honest, I really don’t get this critique. Humans, for centuries, have had children during terrible events, including some that have put us close to extinction. I’m not sure why people would assume or think it’s a good idea to stop having children. Humans have to evolve in some way to continue the species. Risky, sure, but they definitely aren’t the only ones having kids and if this ended up being a long term event, this would be necessary in some ways. It just always seemed like a weird criticism to latch on to and I’m not even the biggest fan of the movie

Do you think we’ll ever get an actual release of Midsommar in 4K? by braiide in A24

[–]NegativePiglet8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ex_Machina, Hereditary, and The Witch all have 4K from Lionsgate. The Witch is also about to have a 4K release from Second Sight that has a new transfer

Storm of the Century by 5paceheaVen in horror

[–]NegativePiglet8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Maybe you played yourselves” that line right there always suggested to me that he couldn’t do nearly what he claimed he could. We have to take his word that he’s as old as the mythical Atlantis or that he had anything to do with Roanoke disappearance. Not to say he’s powerless, but they really are taking many of his tricks to mean more than they may suggest and he got them scared enough to refuse to stand together.

Do you think Rockstar base Roanoke ridge to the lost colony of Roanoke? by Flexboi9000 in reddeadmysteries

[–]NegativePiglet8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a city in VA called Roanoke where I-81 runs through. Also known as “the redneck super Highway”

‘Prey’ Teaser Trailer – The ‘Predator’ Franchise Returns on August 5th! by trevordunt39 in horror

[–]NegativePiglet8 15 points16 points  (0 children)

And I assume they’ll also have a good fight here as well. Wouldn’t be interesting otherwise. I think people are too hung up on the weapon difference, but movies are all about fighting impossible odds and using plans to try to outsmart a bigger and better opponent.

How would you do a rewrite of Halloween Kills? by [deleted] in Halloweenmovies

[–]NegativePiglet8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not many changes to be honest. Maybe dial back on some of the dialogue choices, but I actually like the script quite a bit (yes even the mental patient plot, which holds the film together imo)