Expert: Popcorn Guy - 1/24/2005

Question
Dear PCG,

I asked my mom.  She said that as long as the movies aren't overly graphic, I can see them.  For me, that's anything that offends past the limit of "Gore Gore Girls."  I do not have a limit for gore, but I am afraid to watch "Dead Alive" due to hearing that is ultra-gory. If you could stick to gore less than "The Evil Dead," that would be great.

Thanks,
John

Answer
Hi, John...

Ready for the history lesson? First, start off with the new masters - Carpenter, Craven, and Romero... Carpenter's "Halloween," "Prince of Darkness," and "Vampires." Craven, you have to go with "The Hills Have Eyes," and, with some parental concern, I recommend "Last House on the Left." Very intense, that one... Romero has the "Dead" trilogy, "Night of the Living Dead," Dawn of the Dead," and "Day of the Dead." All must sees....

Then, of course, you HAVE to see the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Nothing like it...

And, for my money, you have to work thru the Universal classics... the original "Dracula," "Frankenstein," and "The Mummy." Not a bit of gore, but the atmosphere is wonderful. Also, find the original "Cat People," the Val Lewton version... amazing...

I'll have more when you work thru these... meanwhile, enjoy...


PCG