Posts by Dennis Cook78

I honestly thought the movie was fantastic.

I don't mind jumping into threads like this at all, though I should probably apologize to the mods for drifting off-topic. I still personally feel that those torture scenes you see in movies are fine—they’re just bits of entertainment meant to make us laugh within the safe boundaries of special effects and acting. However, I can't get behind the stuff involving animals; that's a line I won't cross because they don't have a choice in the matter, plain and simple. Honestly, it hurts my heart to think about people choosing to go through something like having an arm severed by a chainsaw just because they "decided" to experience that sensation. Once you cross into actual pain—which isn't a choice, it's just pure suffering—then we're talking about sadism, and that is something I refuse to tolerate for myself, my loved ones, or my pets.
It’s pretty funny to me how none of these people who enjoy watching it would actually pick up a knife and settle things amongst themselves. I’d honestly pay good money to sit in the front row and watch that happen.
Cheers, fellow movie buffs, stay safe out there.

rustyscout34 said:Would you actually be capable of killing a person just because they tortured an animal? 😲 Look, your neighbor kicks a dog and you kill him... doesn't that sound a bit much, even in the slightest degree? 🙂

It’s actually pretty simple if you look at it this way. Let me give you an example. If a neighbor comes over and starts acting like a jerk, or maybe he just eats through a straw for the next two months, I wouldn't have any problem with that; he survives because I didn't take his life. Look, let me explain how I work: I'm the kind of guy who stays out of everyone's business and generally runs away from conflict, but there is one specific thing that makes my internal shutters slam shut, and that is seeing someone prey on something weaker, whether it's an animal or a person.
If this guy thinks he's such a big shot, he knows where I live and can come find me, but if someone decides to randomly go out of their way to physically attack a dog or a member of my family, that's just not going to happen.

Alexander Cruz32 said:The real difference is you aren't gonna see someone dismember or tear apart a cow or a pig just for the sake of some movie scene.
In my book, killing animals for food is totally fine. But killing them for "art"—like that psycho who starved a dog to death in a museum recently—that’s just straight-up idiocy.

Honestly, if it were up to me, I’d give all those "artists" and anyone who tortures animals a little taste of the *Hostel* treatment, but done physiologically with a Ringer infusion so they don't die too quickly. I’ve actually got enough inspiration for about 40 different movies starring them, and for every single one of those films, I’d release a trilogy—making it 40 times over, each one more original than the last. They’d end up praying for death like it was winning the lottery or watching a beautiful sunset. Ooh, the sheer pleasure of it.
And, staying on track, you guys did an amazing job listing those torture scenes; I feel like I’ve seen pretty much all of them myself.

Christian Taylor3 said:Honestly, American filmmaking is a total train wreck on its own—so what’s one more disaster added to the pile? 🤷

Signed. Our movies are basically

Anthony Smith3 said:Also, a quick breakdown of the footage shown at San Diego Comic-Con...

I'm actually surprised by how much I dug this footage. Look, Friday the 13th is one thing. I dig that franchise as much as I dig A Nightmare on Elm Street, but those movies are mostly about pure fun—gore and cheap scares. Nightmare hits a different, much deeper, psychological note for me.

That makes it a hell of a lot harder to get right, and I honestly wasn't sure if Fuller and Form could nail it.

I'm still a little skeptical, but damn, the movie looks slick. The clip starts with some guy sprinting down a pitch-black street in slow motion, being hunted by a car. Hard to tell at first if it's a dream sequence or reality.

The guy’s wearing a plain jacket, nothing special. He ducks into a derelict building and slams the door shut just as more cars pull up and an angry mob pours out—including Clancy Brown (the Kurgan!).

Inside we get our first look at the runner and it’s Jackie Earle Haley, breathless and terrified. Brown calls out "Kruger! Get out here you sick son of a bitch!" while hammering on the door. Haley's screaming through the wood that he's innocent.

Brown clearly doesn't care; he lights a gas can and hurls it through the window. The flames spread fast, catching onto Haley’s feet. He shrieks as the fire climbs up his clothes. He rips off his jacket to escape the heat, revealing that iconic red and green sweater just as the flames swallow him up.

Then outside we see the nearly evil, blood-thirsty faces of the parents as he screams inside... the door flies open and in slow-motion Kruger runs out, his entire body burned.

The rest of the clip jumped between classic nightmare visuals and the teens realizing they're in deep trouble. The dream stuff felt slightly less surreal than the original, but it still looked solid. My highlight was the jump rope girls (yeah, they definitely use the "One, two, Freddy's coming for you" creepy tune) staring down at someone, their dresses featuring stitched-over claw marks.

There's also a solid jump scare in an attic where Nancy (I assume) is searching through the dark. Her flashlight hits Kruger’s hat resting on a crate. She holds the light there for a second, then pans away. When she turns the beam back, the hat is gone, and instead, Kruger's head is there, peering at her from the edge of the crate.

The reason I haven't fully bought in yet is that every time I start settling into this new version of Freddy, they flash back to the Tina death scene (her popping out of bed) or Tina in the body bag at school... it just drags you back to the original and forces a comparison. I almost wish this was a total reboot—new Freddy, totally fresh cast.

Basically, I wish they handled it like they did Friday the 13th, where you get a quick recap of the killer (like the parents burning Kruger) and then move on to him terrorizing a brand-new group of kids. It stops the constant comparisons, you know?

It was tough to see the details on Haley’s makeup, but it seems like they're aiming for a smoother, more grounded burn look—something more realistic and less over-the-top than Robert Englund’s classic version.

Man, Freddy is just iconic. I am seriously counting down the days until this sequel hits theaters. You guys have definitely piqued my interest enough to go back and hunt down all the little clips and teasers. Do you remember back in part 6 when the kids opened that card and it just said "you are screwed"? Honestly, that was such a legendary moment.😂😂😂

Anthony Smith3 said:Why would I? First off, they're two separate movies, and mixing them is just stupid—all the info gets buried in one massive thread. Plus, we actually have enough to go on for a standalone topic... posters, teasers, the cast... more details will drop soon enough, just like any other movie. 😉

And honestly... I couldn't even find the thread for the first movie... so, yeah... why not.🤷

Hey everyone, I haven't actually worked up the nerve to watch that movie yet, even though I absolutely love a good horror flick. Since you all have been saying how terrifying it is, I think I'm eventually going to have to face it.

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You're Jafar from Aladdin! It sounds like you might have dealt with some bullying growing up, which probably fueled that intense drive for power you have now. You’ve got such a sly, calculating way about you, but surprisingly, you're also quite the people person. You really know how to work a room and say exactly what people need to hear. Honestly, though, it feels like you won't truly find peace until you have total control over every little thing. You possess this incredible influence over others, making it look effortless when you bend people to your will.

Conan is pure darkness🙏🙏

I think Emir Hadžihafizbegović is a pretty solid actor; I actually really liked his performance in the movie Karaula.🙏

Amy Flores3 said:Honestly, there's no point in translating them. It drives me crazy when they call SpongeBob SquarePants "Jack" or try to rename Gary—it just feels wrong.

Hahaha, seriously, calling Gary "Jack" is just pure stupidity. That is so brainless!!

So, how on earth would you even go about translating someone like Jacques Houdek?🤣🤣

Man, I am absolutely loving this movie so far!! I seriously can't wait for it to drop!! There’s just something about those high-tension films that keeps me hooked, which is probably why I’ve gone through basically every single "Resident Evil" title on my PC.

I’m totally on board with that, and honestly, that's exactly why I'm looking forward to it so much myself.👍

That one scene where the wall plate starts rusting right on the guy standing on the stairs and just decapitates him? Absolutely priceless.🙏

Pure cinematic bliss, though I’m still a little fuzzy on the ending—it definitely leaves you itching for a sequel.👍That kid seriously needs to be taken out!

Joshua Hughes9 said:

I assume everyone here grew up watching the Transformers animated series
so naturally, fans were wondering when the live-action movie would drop.
Well, it's out, and it's already hitting theaters. I caught it myself.
Those two hours and twenty minutes of pure tension and action? It sticks with you. One of the better films I've seen in theaters, period.
If you haven't seen it, go watch it.
You won't regret it.

I'm in. Count me in on this one.👍

Come on, guys, I don't think these Transformers are actually that bad. I grew up watching the animated series, so seeing this movie felt like a really nice breath of fresh air for me. It’s totally fair to say that if an American studio produced this, you’d expect a certain style of action, so why criticize it for being what it is? If anyone went in expecting Optimus Prime to start reciting Kafka right before he goes head-to-head with Megatron, then they probably misjudged the vibe. You have to watch the movie as a whole and just leave those heavy expectations outside the theater doors. For the kind of movie this is, it's actually pretty solid. The visual effects are incredible, and honestly, hearing those voices from the cartoons was even better!!
I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel.👍

Rebecca Scott3 said:Honestly, there are already way too many people on this planet as it is. If someone decides they just don't want to have kids... I think that's actually a really positive thing for everyone involved.
The only real issue would be if someone actually hated children... or wanted to cause them harm...

I couldn't agree more.🙏🙏There’s nothing worse than seeing people actively trying to hurt one another, especially when they target those who are sick or just more vulnerable than they are. I really appreciate you sharing this. Posts like yours remind me that there are still plenty of decent, normal people hanging out on this forum.🙏👍

feralcobra92 said:A human female might just leave her child in a dumpster.
An elephant, on the other hand, will carry its deceased baby for days, dragging it along while the entire herd slows down just so she doesn't fall behind.

You honestly have no idea what you're talking about here! It’s all well and good to have that romanticized view of innocent animals versus corrupt humans, but let's get real for a second. There are plenty of female animals out there that, if they aren't ready, will actually eat their young or just refuse to nurse them until they die. And look, it's the same story with people—there are many women who sacrifice their lives literally for their kids, but then you have the exact opposite happening too. Most mothers and female animals are wonderful, nurturing caregivers, but every single group has those that just aren't. As for which group has more of the latter? I haven't exactly conducted a scientific study on that one!

Apple, I can see that something really stung you when amberfox4 dared to compare human sanctity to "worthless" animals, but I won't get involved in that territory; it clearly touches a nerve. You're the one who doesn't know what they're talking about here, so let me try to explain. Look, when a mother animal doesn't produce milk for her young, it's because she lacks the milk herself—and that's because she's hungry. If you take a moment to think about how mammals actually produce milk, you might realize it requires nutrition. Try visualizing it this way: food plus maternal satiety equals a healthy baby.
Secondly, regarding your point about animals eating their young—that is a biological reality. They do it because of natural selection; the offspring is either born dead or has some anomaly. You don't see it in nature documentaries because they don't film three-legged lions or show scenes where animals attack purely for the sake of cruelty.
What amberfox4 was trying to get at is that animals don't have a choice; they act on instinct. Humans, despite having the freedom to choose, still kill, rape, torture, and psychologically abuse the very children they claim to treat like little angels. Don't everyone lose your minds because I've listed these grim realities, but it's all things you see in the news and on TV every day. Your claim that "everyone says people are terrible" isn't quite right; it's not that *everyone* says it, but rather that far more people are mentally twisted and perverse than there are animals. That's the core message of the post. This isn't me defending amberfox4; it's just my response—without accusations, please—to your somewhat primitive reaction. You reacted like someone who felt insulted simply because someone dared to draw a comparison between humans and animals.
To the moderators: if anyone finds this post offensive, please feel free to remove it with an explanation. My critique is directed at the content of feralcobra92's post, not at them as a person. My reply is to the argument, not the user. My apologies for going off-topic, but the discussion demanded a response.