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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: GScholz on September 23, 2013, 09:20:31 AM
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The Seasoning House.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmt2IJtbYY
The fact that is based in reality makes it even worse, and makes me proud to have done my small part in stopping the madness that befell the Balkans.
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That looks pretty darn horrific. Hopefully it doesn't have a Game of Thrones type ending. On my list of "must sees" now. Thanks
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Good god man!
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The most horrible film I've seen lately was the 'disaster movie (2008)'. Well, I didn't actually see it but channel switched through it enough :)
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"Horrific", not "horrible", meaning "provoking horror". The Seasoning House is a superbly produced and acted film.
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Its getting pretty lousy reviews
The Bosnian conflict repeats itself as exploitative horror in this queasy, cut-price revenge saga. Here is a tale in which the British actors speak in thick See-yerbian accents and pebble-dashed Uxbridge doubles as Yugoslav suburbia, while the camera prowls the interior of a nightmarish Balkan brothel as though it's taken a wrong turn out of an 80s pop video.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jun/20/the-seasoning-house-review
"Exploitative" is the operating term here. Which leads me to believe the makers didnt pay proper respect to what was a terrible crime against Humanity. Somehow the Balkans war doesnt strike me as a good back drop for a Monster movie, most of all when all the rape is used for shock value.
More cheap exploitative entertainment. I'll pass.
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It's not an exploitation movie, but for some it may seem like one because it is very graphic. This is not a film for everyone, and certainly not for your average reviewer. I'd give it 8 out of 10. Same as this reviewer at imdb:
Spoiler warning...
"I have wanted to watch this movie for a very long time now. Recently released, it was far more intense then I was expecting. My God this is a tough one to watch.
Set during the Balkan wars, we open in a dusty and dirty house. There are women everywhere, crying and bruised while big men shuffle them around. We know what's going on. The frightened and vacant looks on the girls tells us exactly what this place is. These are not women, but slaves, and this dusty and dirty house is their living hell. But this house has many secrets, and a mute slave called Angel knows them all. It's only a matter of time before this mute girl can no longer stay silent...
I love revenge films. They give me a sense of satisfaction as the victim always comes out on top. But this movie was very hard to enjoy. From the very beginning, the tone is set for this to be an emotional roller coaster. Knowing this stuff happens only makes it hit home that much harder. I hate rapists! I despise anyone that would inflict such cruelty onto another. This movie does not shy away from how disgusting rape really is. Even going so far as to show a girl with a broken pelvis, it's enough to make you sick to your stomach. I have watched a lot of disturbing movies and I still struggle with content such as this. This movie takes things to a whole new level. You'll be disturbed for sure.
Not only is the content disturbing, but the special effects are too. The Fx is surprisingly graphic and explicit, you'll be cringing and startled at the sight of the blood gushing. Of course when the tables turn, it becomes a lot more satisfying to watch, but no more easier. These effects looked as real as they can be. I applaud the film makers, this is some extreme looking gore. Trust me, there will be blood. And lots of it.
The acting is phenomenal. Rosie Day as the silent Angel, makes this movie. While not uttering a single line, she conveys so much emotion it's hard not to admire her. Sean Pertwee is excellent as the villain. Seeping with anger and sadism he's a guy you love to hate. Kevin Howarth is also excellent as the owner of the forced prostitution house. I found myself unsure of his motivations throughout the movie. The man was very clever at appearing sympathetic while at the same time reeking of disgust and cruelty. Finally a shout out for Anna Walton, who played my favourite character of the movie. I won't spoil her scenes, but the things her character goes through is beyond tragic and heart breaking. What a performance!
This movie reminds me of so many other revenge movies. I Spit comes to mind, due to the relentless rape, and Thriller and Cruel Picture, due to the similar use of heroin on the sex slaves. It even seems similar to Eden Lake in a couple of ways, number one of which being the tone. This movie is dark and brutal. Intense and heart wrenching. But for a directorial debut, fantastic on so many levels. While it was hard to enjoy this movie, it was none the less a brilliant experience. Perhaps not one I'll ever watch again, but one I was grateful to have seen.
Please see this movie. It's is hard to watch and incredibly disturbing, but it's movies like these that need to be seen."
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"Horrific", not "horrible", meaning "provoking horror". The Seasoning House is a superbly produced and acted film.
I've seen portions of 'Disaster Movie'....it's horrific how bad it is.
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Btw. Rich46yo, you should read the comments to that review you linked to...
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a movie for all the family :lol
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I've seen portions of 'Disaster Movie'....it's horrific how bad it is.
:lol
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I now have this on my computer waiting to be watched this evening. I put on the first few minutes this morning waiting for the rain to subside, looks like it is going to be a difficult watch but worth seeing.
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I'll pass thanx.
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Btw. Rich46yo, you should read the comments to that review you linked to...
lol...no kidding. There's only a couple because comments were shut down because the reviewer was being hammered.
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I'll pass thanx.
It's not for everyone. :)
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lol...no kidding. There's only a couple because comments were shut down because the reviewer was being hammered.
Indeed. I've long since stopped reading reviews from "professionals". I now rely on reviews from ordinary people on the intardnetz.
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It's not for everyone. :)
ya for sure...after reading that description...no way I could watch it.
don't know if you have seen "Machine gun preacher" good movie about a messed up situation....and supposedly a true story. :aok
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I've seen it. Good flick. :)
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My wife wants to see it too, we'll watch it when the kids go to bed. She likes horrific shows. She likes to watch the TRULY horrific movies about kids in hospital or ones that have dogs die in them. Those I can't watch. :cry
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Hope you both enjoy it... Well, you won't, but you know what I mean. ;)
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Spoiler alert -
Good movie, but I had a couple of "issues" with it.
1. The guy who gets stuck in the pipe. He could easily be rescued by those guy he ordered to leave. They will be back, they work there I assume.
2. Ending up at the place owned by the big huge guy. That was stupid.
3. The ending would have been better if she fell into the arms a GScholz lookalike in a blue helmet while on patrol. A good fire fight should have ensued and girls rescued etc.
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I agree. The ending could have been better, but at least it wasn't a "Game of Thrones type ending" as you put it. ;)
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Well, it was almost one...she ended up at the doctor's place. Nothing happy would come of that, but she'd probably kill him I guess. She's kinda like Arya. :)
The guy in the pipe: She should have had a pair pf pliers she carried around with her to get in and out of the ducts, or something. Then she could have pulled out that guys tongue and chopped it off....better than the rag. She should have stabbed his eyes out "for effect" too.
I'd be good at horror flicks. :)
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Well hopefully it was part of a furnace or something and the crew turned up the heat when they returned to work... I can dream... ;)
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Well hopefully it was part of a furnace or something and the crew turned up the heat when they returned to work... I can dream... ;)
That is exactly what my wife said. Pretty darn clean looking pipe for being part of a furnace though. But, I like the way you think. :)
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:aok
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I watched one more horrific film this weekend. Actually, more of a horrific performance, but I need to vent.
This actor:
(http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/les-miserables-poster-russell-crowe.jpg)
must never, EVER be allowed to sing again. EVER. Seriously.
Other than that....the movie is not bad if you like musicals. If you are a fan of Le Miserable in particular you will both like and hate it...primarily because Crowe butchers the part of Javert beyond all recognition with his...*ahem*...'vocal talents'.
Stick to gladiator movies, Russell.