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Post by darkglobe on Jul 28, 2006 17:17:08 GMT -5
So has anybody here seen the early Barker films? Are they worth investing in a copy,or just a "rent some vague time in the future" kind of thing?
I iimagine they are low-budget art films, like early David Lynch (The Alphabet, Eraserhead), with a body horror slant,but I've not really read much by viewers about them.
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Post by Baphomette on Aug 3, 2006 20:45:06 GMT -5
The earliest one I've seen thus far was Rawhead Rex. I thought about buying Salome & The Forbidden because they're only $14 combined at Amazon, but I can honestly say that I've never heard anything about either one of them from a fan of Clive Barker's other projects.
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Post by dante on Aug 24, 2006 11:52:27 GMT -5
i have a vhs version of Salome and the Forbidden - boxed together. they are quite interesting, and advertise some of the skills he would go on to display in later films. i bought rawhead rex on dvd a few months ago - i know Barker wasn't over the moon about the finished version, and i must admit i haven't actually seen it yet.......... but you know what, i've got some free time tonight so i'm gonna grab some popcorn and give it a go...  |
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Post by dante on Oct 10, 2006 2:53:43 GMT -5
Ooops, forgot to update this thread with my thoughts on Rawhead....
There are some classic Barker moments, from RR urinating on the priest to the wonderful clock jokes ('striking habit' and 'kills time'). I actually really enjoyed this film, though it must be said that RR does look a little ridiculous, not nearly as scary as he should have been. All in all, definitely worth a watch! ;D Barker's genius still shines through.
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Post by Boneyard on Oct 24, 2006 19:06:41 GMT -5
I've seen Rawhead Rex, a long while ago. That scene with the priest is the only part I really remember.
I've seen Underworld as well, can't really remember much about that.
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Post by dante on Oct 25, 2006 3:07:28 GMT -5
Ahhh Underworld: Transmutations...... yeah i've not seen this either. I've always wanted to, but somehow forgot all about it... Right, it has been added to the list!! We just got our annual bonuses at work yesterday, so this shall be bought pronto. As usual i shall report back when i've watched it. Thanks for reminding me about it Boneyard Mate |
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Post by MrSawyer on Dec 6, 2006 10:37:32 GMT -5
I ordered Raw Head Rex off Amazon recently and got it in the mail earlier this week. It's not the greatest movie, but I liked it for what it was. Rex was cool that's for sure. I'll never forget the part when he pees on the priest lol.
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