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     Paul_finch (Paul_finch) Username: Paul_finch Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 195.93.21.74 |
Anyone read the novel? The forthcoming movie sounds very interesting. But will it be a horror or a thriller? None of the 'new movie' websites seem totally sure. | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 193.109.254.19 |
I read the book and loved it - the film trailer looks more horror than thriller, but that may just be the way it's cut. I think there's been mention elsewhere on here regarding the book and film. | ||
| Stu (Stu) Username: Stu Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 86.29.182.89 |
I wasn't overly impressed with the book. Whether the film will be any good remains to be seen. I think I saw somewhere that at least parts of the film will lean towards horror -- no supernatural elements in the book but taking place in an asylum there's scope for creeping paranoia as well as scary hallunication scenes. | ||
| Paul_finch (Paul_finch) Username: Paul_finch Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 92.16.18.92 |
Having now seen the official trailer on Youtube, it looks strongly like a horror. That could just be the way they're trying to sell it. But I must say I'm pleased that someone of Scorsese's calibre is doing a spooky movie. That can only be good for the genre. | ||
| Steve Bacon (Stevebacon) Username: Stevebacon Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 90.204.111.246 |
Paul, it might benefit the film if it does focus on the supernatural/psychological aspect. I enjoyed the book, but I doubt the film will do it justice, even by Scorsese. Without going into spolier terrority, the plot hangs on a pretty major twist, which might seem flimsy in retrospect. But I really hope they pull it off. I read the novel after seeing the trailer, earlier in the year. It's worth a read. | ||
| Mark_lynch (Mark_lynch) Username: Mark_lynch Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.171.129.71 |
It's Lehane's weakest book, I reckon. An interesting change in direction, very well written, but ultimately a tired old plot you'll realise the ending of long before you get there. |