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Summary
TLDRThe video script delves into the psychological horror film 'Martyrs,' discussing its disturbing nature and the film's ability to provoke existential fear. It contrasts 'Martyrs' with other horror films like 'The Human Centipede' and 'A Serbian Film,' which are often deemed gross or shocking but lack the psychological depth. The script explores various theories about the movie's ending, suggesting that the true horror lies in the characters' suffering and the film's unresolved narrative, leaving viewers with a sense of unease and a profound existential crisis.
Takeaways
- đŹ The video discusses the difficulty of finding genuinely scary and disturbing movies, often being disappointed by films hyped as 'the most disturbing thing you'll ever see'.
- đ The script mentions that 'Cannibal Holocaust' was the first found footage horror movie, leading to its director's arrest due to its convincing realism.
- đ€ą It argues that 'The Human Centipede' and 'A Serbian Film' are often cited as disturbing but are more gross-out or parody than genuinely unsettling.
- đ§ The importance of psychological horror over visceral gore in creating a truly disturbing film is highlighted, with 'Martyrs' being an example that pushes the limits of suffering.
- đ The script suggests that the key to a disturbing movie is making it unpleasant to watch, with 'Martyrs' being a film that, despite its intensity, only needs to be seen once.
- đ» The theory that 'Martyrs' could be interpreted in various ways, including the possibility that the entire film is a hallucination or that the cult is actually fighting supernatural forces, is explored.
- đź The idea that the hallucinations experienced in 'Martyrs' might be real and part of a curse related to forbidden knowledge of the afterlife is presented.
- đ€ The script questions the definition of a 'martyr' within the context of the film, suggesting that perhaps only one character truly fits the bill.
- đĄ It proposes that the cult in 'Martyrs' might be demon hunters or have a purpose beyond what is revealed, using torture to extract information from those infected by supernatural forces.
- đ The ending of 'Martyrs' is noted for its abruptness, leaving many questions unanswered and suggesting multiple possible interpretations of the cult's motives and the consequences of their actions.
Q & A
What is the speaker's opinion on movies that are labeled as 'disturbing'?
-The speaker believes that very few movies are genuinely scary and even fewer are disturbing or uncomfortable to watch every time. They often find that movies hyped as 'the most disturbing thing you'll ever see' fail to live up to that reputation.
What was the public's reaction to 'Cannibal Holocaust' when it was released?
-When 'Cannibal Holocaust' was released, many people thought it was real because of its convincing found footage style and the director's marketing strategy, which included the actors not making public appearances until after the movie's release.
Why does the speaker consider 'The Human Centipede' not disturbing?
-The speaker views 'The Human Centipede' as a gross-out horror movie with campy acting and strange characters, which is not meant to be taken seriously, and thus not disturbing.
What aspect of 'A Serbian Film' makes the speaker unable to take it seriously?
-The speaker finds 'A Serbian Film' too ridiculous with fake characters and unnatural story elements, and lacking the courage to show truly disturbing content, making it feel like a parody rather than a disturbing film.
What does the speaker believe is key to making a movie truly disturbing?
-The speaker believes that the key to a disturbing movie is to accentuate existential elements and make the movie unpleasant to watch, rather than focusing solely on visceral gore.
Why does the speaker consider 'Martyrs' the most disturbing film?
-The speaker considers 'Martyrs' the most disturbing because it pushes the limits of suffering and psychological torture, making the audience feel hopeless without providing an emotional or narrative resolution.
What is the speaker's interpretation of the ending of 'Martyrs'?
-The speaker suggests that what Anna might have said to make Mademoiselle kill herself could be related to seeing heaven and the realization that the only way to get there is through self-sacrifice, thus checking all the required boxes for the character's actions.
What alternative theory does the speaker propose about the hallucinations in 'Martyrs'?
-The speaker proposes that the hallucinations might be real manifestations from another dimension, possibly as a consequence of trying to see into the afterlife, and that this could be a form of supernatural punishment.
Why does the speaker think the cult in 'Martyrs' might not be evil?
-The speaker suggests that the cult might be demon hunters or ghostbusters, torturing specific people to force the hallucinations to show themselves and provide information on how to close the doors to the afterlife.
What is the speaker's take on the term 'martyr' in the context of the movie?
-The speaker questions the use of the term 'martyr' for the characters in the movie, as none of them fit the traditional criteria of a martyr, and proposes that perhaps Mademoiselle is the true martyr in the story.
What unresolved questions does the speaker have about the plot of 'Martyrs'?
-The speaker questions why the characters stay in the house after the killings, why Mademoiselle would tell everyone to come to the house if she was going to kill herself, and the true beliefs and objectives of the cult.
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