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Neil
01-Feb-2012, 12:33 PM
- Two movie-goers treated by paramedics after witnessing graphic scenes
- Reported incident happened at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
- Third woman had to leave cinema because she 'couldn't stand suspense'
- Film producers insist they had to call ambulances and it wasn't stage


The film, acquired by Magnolia Pictures for more than $1million, follows a group of petty criminals looking for a VHS tape in a remote and rundown house, only to find a trove of recorded nastiness.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2094187/V-H-S-horror-movie-Sundance-Film-Festivals-graphic-scenes-audiences-SICK.html


http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946940?refcatid=31
bassman
01-Feb-2012, 12:49 PM
It's amazing how producers and studios are still able to get away with this kind of free promotion.

What's even worse is that people keep falling for it....
Andy
01-Feb-2012, 02:19 PM
Havnt heard of this one, is it a straight to DVD or doing the theatrical rounds at the moment?
MinionZombie
01-Feb-2012, 04:43 PM
I'm interested in checking it out - merely because of the VHS thing. :)
shootemindehead
01-Feb-2012, 08:10 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2094187/V-H-S-horror-movie-Sundance-Film-Festivals-graphic-scenes-audiences-SICK.html


http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946940?refcatid=31

Ha...it's been a long time since thouse hoary old cliches were dragged out by horror movie promoters.
Danny
01-Feb-2012, 09:26 PM
Ha...it's been a long time since thouse hoary old cliches were dragged out by horror movie promoters.

i know right? 'people sick' goes hand in hand with 'running from the theatre in terms of 'we dont think this film can ride on its own merit' desperation for marketing buzz.

If anything this turns me away from a flick. if troma doesnt need to rely on this nobody should in this day and age.
Eyebiter
02-Feb-2012, 02:26 AM
This gimmick is old... really old. Surprised they didn't hand out barf bags or mention an "insurance policy" for theaters in case any patrons fainted due to fright.
LouCipherr
02-Feb-2012, 02:03 PM
It's amazing how producers and studios are still able to get away with this kind of free promotion.

What's even worse is that people keep falling for it....

This. It's sad people fall for this stuff... but I guess there's a sucker born every minute, eh?
MinionZombie
02-Feb-2012, 05:25 PM
This. It's sad people fall for this stuff... but I guess there's a sucker born every minute, eh?

And there's one down every back alley in every Red Light District - boom-boom! :p
LouCipherr
02-Feb-2012, 07:21 PM
And there's one down every back alley in every Red Light District - boom-boom! :p

:lol:

touche', MZ... touche' indeed. :D
MikePizzoff
03-Feb-2012, 06:33 AM
Havnt heard of this one, is it a straight to DVD or doing the theatrical rounds at the moment?

As Neil originally posted, this happened at Sundance.

While I know this is all a gimmick - it still has me interested.
Purge
05-Feb-2012, 04:34 AM
All gimmicks aside, are there any unbiased reviews out there?
Mike70
10-Feb-2012, 05:23 AM
Ha...it's been a long time since thouse hoary old cliches were dragged out by horror movie promoters.

sounds like william castle is back from the grave. i wonder what is next: an attempt at "the tingler" type theatre seats. hey, with 3D so big for the next 22 mins or so that would be a perfect combo.
Sammich
12-Feb-2012, 02:56 AM
The only movie that I know of that disturbed people to the point of causing many to walk out at Cannes was Irreversible. I have seen more than my share of horror, crime scene photos, autopsy videos, etc, but that one scene from the movie made me cringe and I wanted it to end. Irreversible isn't some cinema verite or low quality indie film, but very well made.
MikePizzoff
13-Feb-2012, 05:47 PM
The only movie that I know of that disturbed people to the point of causing many to walk out at Cannes was Irreversible. I have seen more than my share of horror, crime scene photos, autopsy videos, etc, but that one scene from the movie made me cringe and I wanted it to end. Irreversible isn't some cinema verite or low quality indie film, but very well made.

I've owned Irreversible for years now and have been too chicken shit to watch it.
Purge
16-Feb-2012, 07:23 PM
The only movie that I know of that disturbed people to the point of causing many to walk out at Cannes was Irreversible. I have seen more than my share of horror, crime scene photos, autopsy videos, etc, but that one scene from the movie made me cringe and I wanted it to end.

Monica Belucci's rape scene in the subway tunnel, yes?
Sammich
16-Feb-2012, 08:34 PM
Monica Belucci's rape scene in the subway tunnel, yes?

Yes, but the entire movie is centered around that incident and deleting or editing it down would ruin the film.
Neil
15-Mar-2012, 02:32 PM
Praise from AICN - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/54287


At its high points, V/H/S is scary in a way that very few horror films ever achieve, and an incredibly fun ride for horror fans. I’m not exactly sure what the film says thematically, but who cares – sometimes you just want the shit scared out of you, and V/H/S does that incredibly well.
MinionZombie
15-Mar-2012, 05:18 PM
Praise from AICN - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/54287

When it comes around on Sky Movies I'll be sure to give it a gander.
MikePizzoff
08-Apr-2012, 11:33 PM
Any clue what the deal with this is? Is it gonna do the indie theater circuit or is it gonna be On Demand (or both)? OR is it getting a DVD (and hopefully VHS combo) release soon? I'm really anticipating this one.

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Nevermind, looks like it's coming to On Demand on my birthday (Aug 31)! Theater circuit begins Oct 5. CAN'T WAIT.

The Cabin In The Woods will have to hold me over until then.