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Alternative "popcorn" horror science fiction film
Kyra 2022-02-16 08:01:02
Human beings are captured and controlled by mysterious forces. This kind of zombie-like plot has always been Carpenter's good at, and the "Revelation Trilogy" is also this routine. But since the new century, humans seem to have become more and more arrogant. The curiosity and awe of the unknown world that existed decades ago have long ceased to exist. People no longer believe in any predictions about the end of the world. Therefore, The theme of science fiction films has gradually changed from reflecting on human destiny to a "popcorn type" that stimulates the senses. "The Ghost of Mars" is also of this type, but it is completely different from the typical "Resident Evil" series. The film is not rigid and simple. Playing with excitement, its overexpression of killing has already revealed the intention of deconstruction, which is very similar to Rodriguez's "Ring Room". When the people with live ammunition did not see the train, they lost their minds and slaughtered wildly in the filthy world. In my opinion, from this moment on, this film with the label of horror and suspense has completely turned into a video game of killing monsters. They are not killing monsters, but loneliness. Perhaps this is what the director wants to tell us-when we have stopped exploring, how to effectively kill loneliness has become the biggest problem for mankind.
Extended Reading
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Desolation Williams: [the train has not arrived] Where the hell's the train?
Melanie Ballard: I don't know.
Uno: You don't know? What the fuck is that supposed to mean?
Melanie Ballard: [On radio] Lieutenant to the train!
Desolation Williams: Plan A is fucked up! You got a Plan B?
Melanie Ballard: Yeah, it's the same as Plan A. You got any fresh ideas?
Desolation Williams: Yeah, what we should of done in the first place.
[cocks Uzi's and walks forward]
Melanie Ballard: Shit!
[Does the same]
Desolation Williams: COME ON YOU MINDLESS MOTHER FUCKERS!
[Fires both Uzi's at the possessed, large gunfight ensues]
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Melanie Ballard: Well, introduce us to your friends.
Desolation Williams: These are my compadres, Uno, Dos and Tres.
Melanie Ballard: Uno must be the nice one.
Uno: You got that right, butchy. I'm not as nice as Desolation. And I'll cut your fucking titties off.