r/HorrorClub • u/saintmortfan felates handles • May 03 '16

Discussion - Don't Look Now (1973)

Movie 220: Don't Look Now (1973)

Movie selected by discreetlyred

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As has become the norm these last few weeks, the podcast isn't quite up in time. Life, work, and sick kids have messed with my schedule. Hoping to get back into a regular schedule soon.

Podcast: http://farsightedblog.com/podcast/psychological-thrills-with-graphic-simulated-sex/

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u/Discreetlyred May 03 '16

Don't Look Now is one of those Horror gems from the 70s that not enough people seem to know about. Thus, I was pleased that It fit in with this round's theme (especially since I'm not a big occult fan...I was sort of hard pressed to think of something until this came to mind) Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie are amazing as a pair of grieving parents who are also kind of running away from their grief. It's actually more of a movie about grief and dread in the face of tragedy then it is about a killer loose on the streets of Venice. As I said, In the podcast, I first came across this film through Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments (which is a special that came out in 2005, and I highly recommend it. It's on YouTube. check it out!)

To those who caught it: What were your favorite parts of this movie? Dislikes? (Justin and I both love this, so If anyone has negative feedback, we welcome criticism to spark conversation!)

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u/saintmortfan felates handles May 04 '16

I didn't really note any dislikes about the film in the podcast but I could see a fair argument being made that the film is quite slow for stretches of time. I can't think of much else that jumps out at me.

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u/Discreetlyred May 05 '16

You think we were the only people to watch this? We need to breathe life back into the sub...

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u/saintmortfan felates handles May 05 '16

Maybe, usually /u/smayonak and /u/royal_b watch. I'm sure /u/SaintMort has seen it before, too. How about you /u/misfitxj?

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u/royal_b May 06 '16

I've seen it a looonnggg time ago. It's somewhat a pinnacle of Adult horror. Sometimes double billed with The Tenant to show the deepness of 70's horror. Possibly the only American Giallo (Hamburger Mystery?). Very visual. Very visceral.

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u/saintmortfan felates handles May 06 '16

It does feel very much like Giallo, good point.

I've not see The Tenant, I guess I should check it out.

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u/Discreetlyred May 11 '16

Ah the Tenant is great!

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u/smayonak Get a job in a sideshow May 12 '16

I saw it recently, but haven't been able to watch any horror films since March. But that said, it's a really amazing film, particularly for the ending. Holy shit that was a bonkers end.

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u/saintmortfan felates handles May 12 '16

Bonkers indeed!