Originally Posted by Julie Walker

I used to think that, but after watching Jackson's(theatrical) version last month for the first time in years. I tried to look to where cuts could be made to trim it down, and only found maybe 5 minutes at best could be trimmed without ruining the films attempt at being epic. I took many bathroom breaks during the film and it did feel like it was much longer than three hours. But I just couldn't see where huge cuts could be made to drastically reduce the running time. At best, an intermission could be used after Kong's capture and before the finale since it's a nice segue way between the two sections. Or it could be divided into three 'acts' so to speak, with brief breaks between those sections of the film.

Originally Posted by Spiderbite

They could cut the whole ice skating scene. I don't remember how long that was but I do remember it made me want to walk out of the theater it was so dumb.

Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum

I loved the ice-skating scene and think it's one of the best scenes in the movie. I was in Central Park on a night when they were shooting MONEY TRAIN there. They had lights aimed at the Plaza Hotel to illuminate it for the background of the shot. As a result, the ice on the pond in that part of the park, which was completely frozen, was lit up also and reflected back some of the light. That's where the KING KONG scene takes place. It looked like a movie set, which essentially it was. When I saw that scene in KING KONG, I was astounded at how closely it resembled the actual place on that night. Granted, that's an odd reason to like a scene, but there you go.

Originally Posted by davidh777

I always thought the insect battle could've been easily cut.

Originally Posted by Spiderbite

I would consider it horror since it is technically a home invasion film. The original is one of my favorite uncomfortable movies. Another of those, "what would you do in this situation" movies.

The remake sucks balls compared to the original though. It just does not have the atmosphere the original has though it tries very hard.

Originally Posted by brainee

But Jackson was big on the game of "what if" regarding the famous lost insect scene from the original. He even had Weta do a recreation of it (that's an extra on one of the original Kong's home releases). There's no way he'd cut out his balls-out tribute to it in his remake.

Originally Posted by DEEveeDEE3

Hey good folks,

Been off to a rough start due to family visiting, baseball playoffs, shopping for a costume etc. Though I'm getting back into it- since I have nothing planned to do besides work and staying home this week. With that said I plan to take my challenge on the road. Packed some blu rays & a hard drive while getting ready to go to my bro's.

Part of my horror challenge goal is to meet a horror personality. Couldn't have gotten better than meeting Bruce Campbell last night as he was in promotion for his new tv series, Ash vs. Evil....Groovy!



Anyway back to the challenge, next up The Editor

Originally Posted by brainee

But Jackson was big on the game of "what if" regarding the famous lost insect scene from the original. He even had Weta do a recreation of it (that's an extra on one of the original Kong's home releases). There's no way he'd cut out his balls-out tribute to it in his remake.

Originally Posted by davidh777

Fair enough, but I still think the film itself would've been more watchable without it.

Originally Posted by brainee

Is it this kind of thinking that stretched The Hobbit into three films?

Originally Posted by davidh777

I always thought the insect battle could've been easily cut.

Originally Posted by bse

CUBS WIN to celebrate i cracked open my Cannibal Holocaust blu.

Originally Posted by omike

To quote somebody in an earlier post "Get outta my head!"

I also liked both more than I thought I would but I was most impressed with Don't Look in the Basement. The acting was good for a low budget, regional effort and although for a while I thought it was too talky the interactions between the characters were nicely used to create an increasing feeling of uneasiness.

Originally Posted by clckworang

It fit the theme and represented a few different much-needed slots on the checklist, so I watched Texas Chainsaw (2013) in 3D. It was my second time seeing it, and I have to admit, with a bit of guilt, that I actually kind of like it. No, it's nowhere near the original and is in no way a great movie. It does have a few cringe worthy moments, but I think it's a very watchable movie. I much prefer it to the remake.

Originally Posted by brainee

But Jackson was big on the game of "what if" regarding the famous lost insect scene from the original. He even had Weta do a recreation of it (that's an extra on one of the original Kong's home releases). There's no way he'd cut out his balls-out tribute to it in his remake.

Originally Posted by Trevor

My wife hates horror films, but she agreed to watch The Babadook with me tonight. She was freaking out and cringing in fear constantly, and her little screams made my daughter Elise upset. Jen went downstairs to comfort her, and in telling her why she was scared it made Elise even more upset.

As they hugged each other on the couch, both almost crying, I crept downstairs, turned out the lights and loudly whispered "baba dook dook".

Their screams may have woke the neighbors.