Splice

I recently picked up a cheap DVD of the movie Splice.  It's not amongst the greatest shows I've ever seen, but still, it made for an interesting way to pass an evening, and left me with some things to think about.

The film is that sci-fi/horror mix that seems to work well for provoking some thought, especially when it comes to questions surrounding the ethical issues of contemporary technology.  If you think Frankenstein, you'll not be far off here.   A whole lot of the elements in Splice will bring that old classic to mind — everything from the idea of hubris to the parent-child relationship that develops between a scientist and his/her "creation."  And of course, central to both tales, there's the whole horrible situation of men creating monsters, not only by their tampering with science, but through their not knowing how to properly nurture the beings brought to life.

If you like engaging these kind of issues, you'll probably like Splice.  It's a little cheesy in some parts, and I'm not crazy about the ending, but there's enough there to provoke thought to make it worth the couple of hours it takes to watch.


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The Oath

I don't always read horror novels, though I might take the time to do so every now and then. I tend to be more a fan of straight sci-fi or fantasy, but do enjoy a well-written horror story from time to time.

Horror stories are on my mind today because I recently wrote a book review of The Oath at Sloth Jockey. I called it "A Horror Story so Well-written You Can Smell it." And that's the thing about this novel. It has been a while since I read it, but when I think of certain scenes from the book (and I remember them well), it is the smell that comes back to me most vividly. Isn't that funny? Smell is the thing I most remember about a book.

To me, that is a sign it is well-written. It engages senses that it can't even touch directly. Good stuff!

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Bug Movie Preview

I've been reading about Lionsgate Films' new bug movie coming out. The film will star Ashley Judd and Harry Connick Jr.

Check out these great movie posters and see if it doesn't get you ready to go and watch the movie too:



This one gives me a feeling that reminds me of how I used to feel when I would see posters for Silence of the Lambs back when it came out. It is eerie, creepy, and sort of gives you chills to look at. I think this film will have a lot of that same feel. The trailer calls it "disturbing," and that is just how it strikes me too.



That poster is just gross, isn't it? It is exactly the sort of thing that will attract all horror flick fans to go in and sit down and get themselves scared half to death. It looks to me like Bugs is going to be the horror film of the summer. Any fan of scary movies won't want to give this one a miss.

I think the duo of Judd and Connick will be a fun one to watch. Wasn't it Copycat, back in 1995, where Harry Connick Jr. played the bad guy? I think that is the one I am thinking of -- anyway, he makes a good bad guy, and I think he is going to feel right at home in this horror movie. I don't think he is the thing we're supposed to fear in the film, from the preview, but I do think he's going to fit in well to add to the eerie atmosphere.

As for Judd, I think she's going to be a nice match for Connick. I liked her in Double Jeopardy, which I think was her best role to date. Bugs looks to me like it might top that one. I think this one is set to be a big hit this summer.

If you aren't into being scared half to death by a movie, then I'd advise you to stay home from this one. If, on the other hand, fear is a form of thrill for you, then it looks like you'll have a fun summer ahead.

What do you think? Are you up for it?



You can view a preview of the film at You Tube. I think once you do, it will whet your appetite for more!

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