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Just got my Blu-ray today! Can’t wait to watch it. The best version I’ve ever seen was probably on its initial run back in ‘72.
I’ve stopped in Fouke on several occasions, and always make it a point to visit the Monster Mart, and visit the creek where it runs under Hwy. 71. My wife and I stopped there once at night and I walked down to the creek. NEVER again. Every childhood fear I ever had came roaring back!
Check out the Charlie Chan films.
Bridge on the Captain.
Although it’s a different kind of film, 1979’s Phantasm also has a dreamlike feel, with a nice sense of building dread. Another movie that came to mind was 1962’s The Cabinet of Caligari. That weird vibe is present, and it does keep you wondering about exactly what is going on (at least on the first viewing).
Messiah of Evil is a very strange film, and it’s better because of it. Leaving most things unanswered only adds to the creepiness.
Whenever a movie speaks God's truth, it shines a powerful light. The Bible tells us darkness cannot exist where there's light. Therefore, shining a bright light on anything that lives in darkness will cause it to get stirred up.
Curse, then Evil.
People watch it because it’s funny, the characters have good chemistry (after the first season blunder with Kristen), and it tackles issues that no one else will touch these days.
That it triggers snowflakes is just a plus.
I’m with you, it definitely deserves a higher rating. I think a big part of the problem was the marketing. People went into the theater expecting a full-blooded horror movie, and may have felt cheated. The movie also incorporates a solid and positive message of faith, which immediately gets the atheists stirred up.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a well made, thoughtful film that’s often quite frightening.
I laughed my fool head off at your post! Bravo!
Excellent response. There’s a reason so many people get riled up by movies like this: darkness cannot exist where there’s light.
I’ve seen both sequels and, while they’re not quite as good, they were entertaining. The first one has a certain freshness. As with anything, familiarity breeds contempt.
The main reason to watch this series is for the wonderful chemistry between the leads.
I’m with you, this was a very well done movie with a story that was deeper than most. The music also struck a certain tone and mood that was different from most Hallmark Christmas movies. I have to laugh about watching these. I’m a 55 year old male and have been married for over 30 years. My wife doesn’t like Hallmark movies, but every Christmas season she’ll watch one, maybe two, with me. She seemed to enjoy this one.
It is an excellent score throughout, but from the drive home to the ending, the movie really begins tugging at the heartstrings - and Mr. Horner’s score perfectly captures every mood and emotion.
My dad died just over four months ago. We used to “have a catch” often when I was a kid. I haven’t watched the movie since his death, but when I do I’m sure I’ll feel it deeply.
Here are a few for me:
“Hey Dad...wanna have a catch?” Field of Dreams
The last ten minutes of August Rush
The last ten minutes of Angel in the House
The scourging scene from The Passion of the Christ
The ending of Planes, Trains & Automobiles when Dell tells Neil his wife is dead.
So many scenes in Do You Believe put a lump in my throat.
I’m a Protestant, but I’ve always been ambivalent toward the rapture. My biggest concern is that the belief didn’t become popular until the mid 1800s. The truth of God is timeless. Catholicism says there will be no rapture. Either way, I just stay prepared for the return of Jesus.
You would immediately find out that all the people who always say “I’m a good person” aren’t actually very good. They were judging themselves by their standards, not God’s. A life built on sand would cause fear to set in, and society would quickly break down. Need evidence? A flu-like virus just came through and it caused panic, hoarding, and government over-reach.
Yours was an interesting response. Two thoughts for you:
1) It’s good you’re not very religious. God doesn’t want to have a religion with you, he wants to have a relationship.
2) God IS merciful, that’s why He sent Jesus. The issue with your statement is you’re judging God based on what YOU want him to be. It’s ok, many people do that. However, I recommend you take a little time and read about God. The Bible will give you insight. If you’re honest and open as you read it, you’re going to begin noticing things you don’t agree with. For example, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) He’s saying that He is the only way to heaven. If you disagree with that, ask yourself why. God wouldn’t make that claim? The Bible is flawed and/or corrupted? That’s exclusive? In order to find that statement false, you’ll have to make God out to be what YOU want him to be.
I mean no offense, and I hope I was able to explain this properly. I spent the first 25 years of my life making God be what I wanted Him to be. It wasn’t until I realized my own sinful nature that I began to search for Him. It was then I finally understood that being a “good” person isn’t the standard by which God would judge me. I can never measure up to God’s perfection. However, my sins can be forgotten by God because Jesus already paid the price for me.
Couldn’t disagree more. In fact, I was amazed how tightly it was plotted, considering there are several different stories revolving around each other.