Book of Blood
did she really turn evil though? seemed like it was more that she was being respectful to the dead by listening to their stories and letting people know about them. Whereas the boy's pissed off the dead by pretending to write their stories on the walls and telling people lies about them, so he's the more evil one really, and no one has much sympathy for him when he dies.killbot wrote:like I don't feel it was really explained why the lady turns evil when she goes blond
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Not being familiar with the Books (I had some of them several years ago but they are long since lost) I had no real idea what to expect from this. In the event it's pretty impressive - all the haunted house stuff is very creepy and very nicely done. I don't think the relatively leisurely pace works against it - it's nice to find a movie that takes its time though maybe a few trims might help it.
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Re: Book of Blood
What he said.ghouldrool wrote:Looks like this one didnt register much with people.
Felt more like a TV thing than a proper film. Very leaden pace and only capably performed.
It wasnt an actual failure and technically was a strong and faithful adaptation. Just its one of the lesser tales in the books of blood.
Although what I would add, is that having rcently read the short story I felt that some of the additions jusy didn't work. Although the FX were pretty good.
I'd like to see that one, it's my favourite one of the BOBs. We've had 2 made into films in quick succession, so maybe there's more to follow....!Grindhouse wrote:Maybe the Yattering and Jack is on the cards?
Although Weaveworld is the Barker book I'd most like to see being made into a film, his best one imo.
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They are currently making Dread and Pig Blood Blues. Both if done properly should be excellent!Wolfshade wrote:I'd like to see that one, it's my favourite one of the BOBs. We've had 2 made into films in quick succession, so maybe there's more to follow....!Grindhouse wrote:Maybe the Yattering and Jack is on the cards?
Although Weaveworld is the Barker book I'd most like to see being made into a film, his best one imo.
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Woah, they're going mad with them! Apparently PBB is out 2010 or 11, so it looks like we're gonna have to wait a while thoughHello Doris! wrote:
They are currently making Dread and Pig Blood Blues. Both if done properly should be excellent!
I like the way they're only short stories cos it's means the director can add plenty of their own bits!
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I was lucky enough to get onto the set of Dread yesterday, and today was their final day of filming - so the movie should be ready Spring/Summer 2009. Alan Jones was also there earlier in the week so I'm sure he'll have more news on that in his next blog...
I had a long chat with producer Joe Daley and he said that the next two films will be - all being well - The Madonna and then Pig Blood Blues, and they hope to be able to film both of those in the UK next year.
I had a long chat with producer Joe Daley and he said that the next two films will be - all being well - The Madonna and then Pig Blood Blues, and they hope to be able to film both of those in the UK next year.
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