Horror Needs More Rape/Revenge Flicks

[syko2k2]

I think we need more revenge films, not necessarily ones with rape. There are other things that could happen that would cause someone to "get revenge."

[horrorlord]

I want to be clear that I do not condone real life violence against women.That kind of behavior is unexceptable in society. With that being said I do like movies that have that going on.Watching these kind of movies doesn't make somebody a rapist any more than watching Friday the 13th means the person who likes them is going to start terrorizing people in the woods.There ain't no difference in the two concepts.I also have heard people mentioning my avatar which is a photo of me. Whats wrong with it and what does it have to do with my post?The fact is I always treat women with respect and I have never hurt a woman in my life and I never would.Im going to go into why I enjoy these types of films.The reason is is because they are the scariest movies ive ever seen because of the idea that these acts of violence are so realilistic.It makes you the viewer cringe in fear if you have female friends and it also makes you cringe in fear that there are people out there that does stuff like that to women.Somebody posted how about a movie about a man being raped by a group of women. That was funny.Im assuming it was a joke Slice of Life.I''ll answer anyway just on the off chance that you were serious.The fact is is that it clearly wouldn't be a horror movie because first off it's impossible for several reasons so it would have to be more like a silly comedy.I can sum it up easily by saying that women aren't capable of doing something like that.They are way to much like angels and also if it were possible there wouldn't be no psychological damage done to the guy.He would be like awesome wish that happened to me everyday.Awesome post by the way it was really funny idea.I would laugh hard if i saw it in a comedy especially if the chick was a model and he was acting like he was actually upset afterwards.I want to thank everyone for there comments thus far even the ones whom don't know me personally but non the less chose to throw me under the bus like Littlewayn.I believe everyone has the right to there own opinion nomatter how wrong there opinion is of me.

[AgnesItsMeBilly]

No matter what anyone says, claiming that they enjoy the films for their aspect of revenge or special effects or god knows what else that they find redeeming, the fact of the matter is that the films appeal to a hell of a lot of creepy and even dangerous people more than the average citizen. I've known a half dozen guys to extol the virtues of these films and I can say with complete honesty, they are not people I'd be comfortable meeting in a dark alley.

You'd generalize a million people based on a few anecdotes?

I'm not a "fan" of these films, but I think you can't have your cake and eat it too. Most of horror is considered gratuitous and taboo to "the average citizen". If there is a good horror film, i won't like it any less if it features rape or sexual brutality. Its just another fucked up thing you see in horror movies. Who are we to say what is taking it too far?

The victims of these crimes in real-life are the most subjective in their opinions... To me, its not different than a person who may have lived through any number of fucked-up situations that take place in horror.. The closer the subject-matter is to home, the bigger stink you'll make over it.

Feminists and rape victims aren't the target audience here... I've seen plenty of men castrated (by women!) in horror films and i wouldn't generalize the female audience who appreciates said films. Nor would i blame a victim of castration if they didn't enjoy movies that featured it. Bottom line i don't think rape in horror (or the real world) is anymore heavy than murder and dismemberment.

and again, i am NOT a fan of these types of movies.. I just took to heart what you said because i can think of a couple movies i enjoyed which featured this subject matter, and you'd have nothing to fear walking past me in a dark alley.. generalizing is bad...

The original Last House On The Left is a piece of shit film. I find no enjoyment in watching it, and i don't think it has any artistic or redeeming value whatsoever. It has nothing to offer me. The remake was a lil better though.. The lead female character is amazing and Aaron Paul is in it as well.. Decent acting, good effects. I thought it was a good watch and i don't feel bad about it.

The original I Spit On Your Grave i haven't seen in forever. I remember being disgusted with the prolonged rape scene, multiple rape scenes, etc. It made me physically uncomfortable to watch. I also remember feeling incredibly satisfied when she killed the men and cut off that dudes junk in the bathtub... I don't feel bad about that either.

[JediRob]

Take note guys. One day I predict we'll see the above screengrab in a news story.

[AgnesItsMeBilly]

I love how everyone is trolling the OP but meanwhile we're all a bunch of "wierdos" on a horror website. What is your definition of "normal citizens", and do you really think they post regularly on an online horror board? Get off your high-horse people.. The OP made clear his intentions were not malicious. furthermore, for any of you to make fun of his avatar (which he stated was a picture of himself) makes you a bad person..

Hey, My avatar features a cold-blooded killer who cuts unborn babies out from a mother's womb.... The OPs avatar is a picture of himself... Who is the real bad guy here...

I said i'm not a fan of these types of films, and don't want to see a push for more of them, but your trollish nature has put me in the OPs corner. This activity on this forum has been at an all-time low and now we're ostracizing a member who is expressing himself and generating conversation..? Way to go..

[JediRob]

Yes yes. You are right of course. But I mean, when you put out opinions, you are opening yourself up to retorts. And when said opinions consist of, 'we need more rape' you're gunna hear it.

And then his resposne to a little ribbing is the longest run on paragrph in history where he, when discussing the finer points of possible female on male rape, states...

The fact is is that it clearly wouldn't be a horror movie because first off it's impossible for several reasons so it would have to be more like a silly comedy.I can sum it up easily by saying that women aren't capable of doing something like that.They are way to much like angels and also if it were possible there wouldn't be no psychological damage done to the guy.He would be like awesome wish that happened to me everyday.

I mean...come on.

And really, you're gunna tell me that's not a funny user picture? I'm not saying HE'S funny looking, or that he's a terrible guy or whatever, but seriously. I don't know if it's the lighting, or his expression, or the framing, but that's a pretty weird pic. And that's saying something. We're on a horror website and my pic has me with a cross burned in my head.

How bout, rapes for some, revenge for others and miniature American flags for all!?

[dew]

I love how everyone is trolling the OP but meanwhile we're all a bunch of "wierdos" on a horror website. What is your definition of "normal citizens", and do you really think they post regularly on an online horror board? Get off your high-horse people.. The OP made clear his intentions were not malicious. furthermore, for any of you to make fun of his avatar (which he stated was a picture of himself) makes you a bad person..

Hey, My avatar features a cold-blooded killer who cuts unborn babies out from a mother's womb.... The OPs avatar is a picture of himself... Who is the real bad guy here...

I said i'm not a fan of these types of films, and don't want to see a push for more of them, but your trollish nature has put me in the OPs corner. This activity on this forum has been at an all-time low and now we're ostracizing a member who is expressing himself and generating conversation..? Way to go..

This at least we agree on. For my own part, though I expressed distaste at the call for the widening of the genre, I made no inference towards the OP's particular motives and tried to ignore the personal attacks that popped up in the thread. I don't know the OP personally, but he has been a member of the community for some time and has headlined with some interesting (if in this case divisive) topics; it's inappropriate to post such trashy attacks or connect someone's opinion to their image.

(Though line-breaks and spellcheck are everyone's friends.)