Review Detail
9.4 18 10
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Damn it! The ride is over. And now I have to get back to reality, and face a post-VHS world. A time where Hollywood laughs at originality, and instead welcomes remakes, reboots, and bows at the feet of the gimmick that is known as 3D. Yes, the 2000's are a sad time for cinema. But now, thanks to Neglify and the fine folks at fanedit.org, you can join me on a journey into the past. A journey that will wrap its legs around you, grab your ass, and leave you begging for more as you scream out its name in that last bout of ecstasy.
Don't be afraid my friends, the past will not bite. The past is your long lost lover, come back to remind you how good you used to have it. It wants to know why you abandoned her for the whore that is high definition. Won't you give her just one more chance? She promises you won't be disappointed. What's that? You will? You're making a very wise choice my friend. A very wise choice indeed.
Now the first thing I'm going to need you to do is get your old CRT tv out of storage. What's that? You've got a perfectly good high definition tv already all set up and you don't want to lug out your old, outdated, one instead? Give me one good reason why not. What's that? It weighs too much? Oh bullshit! Now do you want to do this right, or do you not want to do this at all? Yeah, that's what I thought!
Alright, so you've got your old CRT tv all set up. Now just pop in that DVD and let's get started. Yes, I said DVD. What? You thought we were going to watch a VHS tape? Will you just shut up and trust me here, I know what I'm doing.
Alright, now that we've got that settled, let's get that sucker started. Things start off nicely. No menus whatsoever. It just gets straight to the point. First we've got a trailer for Scream 2, giallo-fied of course to match the theme of the evening, and then we get right into the movie. What's with the shitty picture and 2.0 sound you ask? Didn't I tell you we were taking a ride into the past? This is VHS in all its glory. It only looks shitty because you've been corrupted by that whore, who shall hereby remain nameless. Yeah, you know what you did. Don't even try to deny it.
Let's just move on already. Alright. As I mentioned, before I was so rudely interrupted, the video and audio isn't the best, but in this situation that is definitely a plus. After all, this edit is a throwback to an earlier time. A time we'd all wish we could go back to. Don't even try to deny it, you know you'd go back if you could. Another thing that helps to solidify the authenticity of that time period is the music, most of which has been replaced with score by the band Goblin. But don't worry though, Red Right Hand is still present. Although I can't help but wonder how the movie would feel without it.
The movie itself isn't very different from the theatrical/director's cut, but the tone of the film is completely different now that the music has been replaced with score. It truly leaves you feeling like you're watching an authentic giallo film. And you really have to see that opening scene as it works its way into the title sequence. I had goosebumps. I also liked how Neglify used snippets of other giallo's to give Maureen Prescott a bigger role in the film. And the music he used for the sex scenes between Sidney and Billy felt like they had been lifted from some softcore porn film. My only problem with the score is that I thought the wrong musical piece was selected for the end of the film. The music just feels too lighthearted and easy going for what is being shown on the screen. Aside from that though I had no complaints. Two thumbs way up!
Alright. So now that the movie's over, aren't you glad that I made you lug your old CRT tv out? That's what I thought. You're welcome! But don't go lugging it back into storage just yet. Neglify will be back with Scream 2: The Giallo Cut, and you know you're going to want to see that one.
Don't be afraid my friends, the past will not bite. The past is your long lost lover, come back to remind you how good you used to have it. It wants to know why you abandoned her for the whore that is high definition. Won't you give her just one more chance? She promises you won't be disappointed. What's that? You will? You're making a very wise choice my friend. A very wise choice indeed.
Now the first thing I'm going to need you to do is get your old CRT tv out of storage. What's that? You've got a perfectly good high definition tv already all set up and you don't want to lug out your old, outdated, one instead? Give me one good reason why not. What's that? It weighs too much? Oh bullshit! Now do you want to do this right, or do you not want to do this at all? Yeah, that's what I thought!
Alright, so you've got your old CRT tv all set up. Now just pop in that DVD and let's get started. Yes, I said DVD. What? You thought we were going to watch a VHS tape? Will you just shut up and trust me here, I know what I'm doing.
Alright, now that we've got that settled, let's get that sucker started. Things start off nicely. No menus whatsoever. It just gets straight to the point. First we've got a trailer for Scream 2, giallo-fied of course to match the theme of the evening, and then we get right into the movie. What's with the shitty picture and 2.0 sound you ask? Didn't I tell you we were taking a ride into the past? This is VHS in all its glory. It only looks shitty because you've been corrupted by that whore, who shall hereby remain nameless. Yeah, you know what you did. Don't even try to deny it.
Let's just move on already. Alright. As I mentioned, before I was so rudely interrupted, the video and audio isn't the best, but in this situation that is definitely a plus. After all, this edit is a throwback to an earlier time. A time we'd all wish we could go back to. Don't even try to deny it, you know you'd go back if you could. Another thing that helps to solidify the authenticity of that time period is the music, most of which has been replaced with score by the band Goblin. But don't worry though, Red Right Hand is still present. Although I can't help but wonder how the movie would feel without it.
The movie itself isn't very different from the theatrical/director's cut, but the tone of the film is completely different now that the music has been replaced with score. It truly leaves you feeling like you're watching an authentic giallo film. And you really have to see that opening scene as it works its way into the title sequence. I had goosebumps. I also liked how Neglify used snippets of other giallo's to give Maureen Prescott a bigger role in the film. And the music he used for the sex scenes between Sidney and Billy felt like they had been lifted from some softcore porn film. My only problem with the score is that I thought the wrong musical piece was selected for the end of the film. The music just feels too lighthearted and easy going for what is being shown on the screen. Aside from that though I had no complaints. Two thumbs way up!
Alright. So now that the movie's over, aren't you glad that I made you lug your old CRT tv out? That's what I thought. You're welcome! But don't go lugging it back into storage just yet. Neglify will be back with Scream 2: The Giallo Cut, and you know you're going to want to see that one.
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