'Salem's Lot (the '70's miniseries that is...)
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1jseger9000
So last night for Halloween we watched all three hours of the '70's miniseries version of 'Salem's Lot.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I really prefer the Nosferatu-like master vampire in the miniseries more than I like the Bela Lugosi knock-off in the original novel.
I've heard that Rutger Hauer did a very good job as the master in the remake, but from what I've read he's the only good part of it.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I really prefer the Nosferatu-like master vampire in the miniseries more than I like the Bela Lugosi knock-off in the original novel.
I've heard that Rutger Hauer did a very good job as the master in the remake, but from what I've read he's the only good part of it.
2Scaryguy
I caught The Grudge on TV. Never saw it before and ended up laughing through most of it -- although there were a few jump out at you moments where I jumped too. Of course, I was in bed dozing off too . . .
I agree with a Nosferatu vampire -- it's alien whereas the others are more . . . Eastern European. ;) Something that could've been spawned on another world is much more frightening than an earthling with a need for blood. The latter: creepy but not frightening.
Something about Nosferatu's fingers, abnormally shaped bald head -- I've got to find the original German film.
I agree with a Nosferatu vampire -- it's alien whereas the others are more . . . Eastern European. ;) Something that could've been spawned on another world is much more frightening than an earthling with a need for blood. The latter: creepy but not frightening.
Something about Nosferatu's fingers, abnormally shaped bald head -- I've got to find the original German film.
3jseger9000
The Grudge... I liked that one and the sequel, though I haven't seen the original Japanese films. I thought they did a very good job of using atmosphere over cheap shocks or gore (though I have no problem with either of those either!).
To keep this book related, I noticed there is an english translation of the original Ju-On: A Novel is available (Touchstone is wonky for some reason).
As for the Nosferatu vampire it seems a little more in line with a malevolent evil that's been around for centuries. Like Gollum, you expect somebody warped by long term exposure to evil to have some sort of outward effect.
And a funny note on the original Max Schreck Nosferatu, I remember reading an essay on vampires in film and they described his tall, sleek vampire with the big bald head, weird coat and arms pressed to his sides as 'a walking penis with teeth'.
To keep this book related, I noticed there is an english translation of the original Ju-On: A Novel is available (Touchstone is wonky for some reason).
As for the Nosferatu vampire it seems a little more in line with a malevolent evil that's been around for centuries. Like Gollum, you expect somebody warped by long term exposure to evil to have some sort of outward effect.
And a funny note on the original Max Schreck Nosferatu, I remember reading an essay on vampires in film and they described his tall, sleek vampire with the big bald head, weird coat and arms pressed to his sides as 'a walking penis with teeth'.
5CarlosMcRey
#1 - Incidentally, I've been reading some early King short stories and got about halfway through "Jerusalem's Lot" this morning. King does an interesting take on the Lovecraftian tale.
#2 - As a kid, I caught a five second clip of the original Nosferatu and it was enough to give me nightmares for weeks. The movie is worth tracking down. (Both the original and the Herzog remake.) Also worth seeing is "The Shadow of the Vampire." It's a bit uneven, but Dafoe's performance as Schreck/Orlock is brilliant.
#2 - As a kid, I caught a five second clip of the original Nosferatu and it was enough to give me nightmares for weeks. The movie is worth tracking down. (Both the original and the Herzog remake.) Also worth seeing is "The Shadow of the Vampire." It's a bit uneven, but Dafoe's performance as Schreck/Orlock is brilliant.
