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Demonic: Neill Blomkamp new horror
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triplestation
Member
there was nothing scary about this trailer
CGiRanger
Banned
Wow, I thought you might be exaggerating, but you aren't at all. Absolutely no sense of tension or scares/frights in this trailer whatsoever. It's presented more like an Action trailer than a Horror trailer IMO.
There's some interesting imagery, but it's just presented/executed in a way that completely undermines its potential to be horrifying/terrifying. Not sure what the point of this trailer is.
QSD
Member
Yeah this was middling but I'll give it a chance once it's released.
Well look on the bright side, at least the movie is not called "DemoNeill"
Well look on the bright side, at least the movie is not called "DemoNeill"
Mistershine.
Banned
Haven't watched the trailer, but which part does sharlto Copley play?
SafeOrAlone
Banned
He recently said he is writing a District 10 screenplay.
Cravis
Member
He has been making some awesome short films and putting them on YouTube. Check out Oats Studios
MastaKiiLA
Member
Put Neill's name on it, and I'll watch willingly. Looking forward to this one.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
After District 9, I'll always check to see if Neil can pull me back in. Had such a blast with that movie.
MastaKiiLA
Member
Did you watch Elysium and Chappie? I really like Elysium. I found Chappie enjoyable as well, though I can understand why some people hate it.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Yeah, I enjoyed both to different extents, but didn't love them. I keep meaning to watch "Oats" though.
MastaKiiLA
Member
Never heard of it. Now I'm frantically searching for it. Much appreciated.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Will be on Youtube, I think. Short films.
ClanOfNone
Member
Yup. I love to plug Zygote by Oats Studios, if you love The Thing you REALLY need to watch it.
MastaKiiLA
Member
I watched both Rakka (Neill's short) and Zygote last night. Both were good. Zygote's monster is the stuff of nightmares, so kudos to
C
ClanOfNone
for that reco. Rakka was interesting, though it ends right before things get interesting. I wouldn't mind seeing a full-length film fleshing out that story. I'd like more of the events leading to it, plus what happens afterwards.
ClanOfNone
Member
I saw a still of it captured somewhere and I knew I had to see it. The sound design was great as well, the sound of it screaming....
eyesabitdull
Banned
Neil Blomkamp has been a frustrating director to watch over time.
Only because I feel like he hit the ground running so hard with District 9, followed with a film like Elysium which was pretty good, and then just shat the bed with Chappie.
I only say that because District 9 is an absolute classic to me, and it bums me out that I haven't seen him achieve the same heights whether in storytelling, or filmmaking, since then.
I'll give this a watch without a doubt, but that trailer didn't get me pumped at all.
Only because I feel like he hit the ground running so hard with District 9, followed with a film like Elysium which was pretty good, and then just shat the bed with Chappie.
I only say that because District 9 is an absolute classic to me, and it bums me out that I haven't seen him achieve the same heights whether in storytelling, or filmmaking, since then.
I'll give this a watch without a doubt, but that trailer didn't get me pumped at all.
mortal
Gold Member
I think he's the sort of director that pairs really well with a talented screenwriter.
He reminds of director types like Ridley Scott.
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Airola
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MastaKiiLA
Member
I think I'll subscribe to their channel, and binge their offerings one day.
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Good idea. Rakka and Firebase are my personal favorites
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triplestation
Member
yea do district 10 with demons
CHRISTAFA yew wownt believe what i saw yah i sow a fuckin ghowst man
CHRISTAFA yew wownt believe what i saw yah i sow a fuckin ghowst man
mango drank
Member
I haven't seen anything of his since District 9, but I like the look + atmosphere of this. Am looking forward to it.
Revolutionary
Member
Saw this a few days ago. It's a 5/10 at best. Felt very low budget, but upon doing some research it seems that it was actually filmed "in secret" during the COVID lockdown so I guess their resources were limited. The CGI dreamscapes are pretty cool, though. Can't say the same for the practical effects - the 'monster' design is cool but its actual appeareance in the film reminded me of the original Alien in a bad way (it's very clearly a guy in a rubber suit).
But anyway, the script constantly feels like it's going to go one direction but then falls short. Like when the Vatican Black Ops are revealed, I was expecting something awesome to happen. But then they all die off-screen lmao
But anyway, the script constantly feels like it's going to go one direction but then falls short. Like when the Vatican Black Ops are revealed, I was expecting something awesome to happen. But then they all die off-screen lmao
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Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I'll have to watch this. Horror is my guilty pleasure
ManaByte
Gold Member
Working on an Aliens sequel that Ridley Scott had killed in favor of his shitty Alien movies that were him trying to retcon Aliens, and then Robocop Returns before dropping out of it.
Reptars Revenge
Member
Ok lets get back to batting 500 Neil
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Insane Metal
Member
Not a fan of Neil's stuff tbh... this trailer smells like bs to me
Aggelos
Member
Yes I know, James Cameron thought it would have been gangbusters, but the egocentric Ridley Scott shelved it, because he wanted to go ahead with his prequels' universe (Prometheus, Alien Covenant, and whatnot).
James Cameron Explains Why ‘Alien 3’ Is “Dumb,” Says Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Alien’ Movie Is “Gangbusters” Plus Full 1-Hour Comic-Con Talk
You kinda had to feel for 20th Century Fox and their 30th anniversary celebration of “Aliens” at San Diego Comic Con this weekend. On the same afternoon as Warner Bros. unleashed a tornado of trailers, with Marvel not far behind with their own goodies, no one had much time for reflection...
theplaylist.net
"I don’t know about you, but between Sigourney Weaver and James Cameron’s excitement, I might be more eager for Blomkamp’s movie, than Ridley Scott’s “Alien: Covenant,” which the filmmaker insisted on making first. But it’s a long way from a great idea to a great movie, and it seems Blomkamp’s picture is some time off from being made. Until then, you’ll have to stick with the other movies in the franchise, including Aliens, which arrives on Blu-ray in a new 30th-anniversary package on September 13th."
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I had a feeling..
Fuck.
I know his movies aren't the best (when looked upon objectively and critically) but the design of weapons and other shit is next to noone in my opinion..
He was on Rogan a short while ago and that aspect wasn't mentioned at all, like really? That semi real scifi alien tech design plays a huge part in why I like this guy's movies..
District 9
Elysium
Chappie
Awesome design when it comes to weapons, robotics.. remember that private Bugatti style spacecraft from Elysium?
And just look at this:
Age restricted? Okay here's a trailer
Holy shit how good is this? Very good, I was being rhetorical.
Those shorts are the Dark Souls of SciFi where it establishes a world but leaves enough questions for you to reflect on yourself.. Only in this case the material on it's own is interesting enough to invoke such curiosity instead of being vague because it's *cool* ...
I think Mike and to a lesser degree Jay feel the same otherwise they wouldn't made a HitB episode out of it; so much wasted potential..
FML
Fuck.
I know his movies aren't the best (when looked upon objectively and critically) but the design of weapons and other shit is next to noone in my opinion..
He was on Rogan a short while ago and that aspect wasn't mentioned at all, like really? That semi real scifi alien tech design plays a huge part in why I like this guy's movies..
District 9
Elysium
Chappie
Awesome design when it comes to weapons, robotics.. remember that private Bugatti style spacecraft from Elysium?
And just look at this:
Age restricted? Okay here's a trailer
Holy shit how good is this? Very good, I was being rhetorical.
Those shorts are the Dark Souls of SciFi where it establishes a world but leaves enough questions for you to reflect on yourself.. Only in this case the material on it's own is interesting enough to invoke such curiosity instead of being vague because it's *cool* ...
I think Mike and to a lesser degree Jay feel the same otherwise they wouldn't made a HitB episode out of it; so much wasted potential..
FML
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SafeOrAlone
Banned
Certainly he won't fumble on District 10...right?
Halo is Back
Member
This guy has only directed one good movie and had all of his other shit canceled. Not hyped whatsoever.
SirKicksalot
Member
I think his work with Weta was highly influential. That's like half his aesthetic, the other half being an evolution of those Citroen and shoes ads.
District 9 was South African weapons and Halo props from his cancelled movie painted white. The Flood was recycled into the little cockfighting creatures, the Elites were turned into the prawns.
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Yeah he (?) has a real distinct visual style in regards to, well let's say tech and stuff. Reading your post I'm sure you know what I mean if going by that first scene in the weapons factory in that Halo short, just sublime (for me anyways) Very real/raw depiction of SciFi tech that really resonates with me. When there where plans for him doing Robocop I was very excited. In that Rogan podcast he also said he's a big fan of body horror and that goes great with Robocop I'll reckon. Anyways...
Also like that factory where Matt Damon's character works in elysium, or that parole building (?) with that robot. Just awesome, love that movie
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