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Kathleen 2022-12-11 11:21:35
I haven't seen the original version of 1980, but this new creation that pays tribute to it is a bit like Quentin's "King Kong Isn't Bad". The core concept of creation is still to restore the essence of the B-grade film of the year to the greatest extent. The intimidating follow-up shots and the creepy soundtrack are definitely the highlights of the film. The modern New York scene unexpectedly has a strong nostalgia, as if going back in time to the 1980s; followed by the first-person subjective shooting The technique is quite proficient. Although this is not an original technique, looking at the world from the eyes of a "madman", the sense of distortion and depression is indeed unusually heavy. Coupled with the ensuing heavy-tasting violent murder scenes, my stomach was slightly uncomfortable. A similar impression appeared when I watched the infamous Belgian "Man Bites a Dog" back then.
Extended Reading
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Frank: [to his first victim] Please don't scream. You're beautiful.
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Lucie: You are totally not what imagined.
Frank: Really? What did you imagine?
Lucie: Uh... fat, with long black hair and greasy skin full of acne.
Frank: You should see the other picture I was about to send.