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MOVIE HORROR STORIESby Renee M. We all know that what is most frightening often occurs in our own minds. My horror story includes no ringing cell phones, no movie-projector shadowplay, and no screaming babies. Instead it's more of the Twilight Zone "don't mess with my head" variety. I was enjoying Pirates of the Caribbean I, when suddenly I kept having visions of Russell Crowe in a tunic and sandals. Now that's not horrifying at all, I assure you (we English teachers are human), but why here? Why now? Why am I watching cannons, swordplay and weird Depp-ishness while imagining gladiators and bloodthirsty spectators in togas? The images begin to twist and churn and combine into one horrible conglomeration of forum fighting pirates in eyeliner, ship's spars, tigers, chariotsemperorsbooty....HELP!!!! Then it hit me. It's the music. They are using the same music! Did they think we wouldn't notice? (OK, don't answer that.) But if you happen to have a spare minute or two, listen to the soundtrack from Gladiator and the soundtrack from Pirates. Battle scenes = identical. Some things should never be tampered with. Johnny: I haven't had a chance to listen to the soundtracks and do a compare and contrast, but I never noticed this. The composers aren't the same, so that's very strange. Anybody else pick up on this? Moral of the Story: Use different music for different movies. Send your stories to me and let the whole world know just how dangerous going to the movies can be. |
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