The Night Porter (1974)
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Platonic_Caveman — 6 years ago(July 23, 2019 01:56 AM)
I had a weak stomach when I was a kid. I remember some cartoon with a bee biting some fool's ear even made me queasy. But I got over it. I still find gore to be disgusting though and would rather not see it.
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ToastedCheese — 5 years ago(March 22, 2021 01:21 AM)
I saw this in the early 90's at a suburban flea pit cinema after an almost 2 decade banning in Oz. The session was packed, due to all the hype of it.
I found it to be shocking in several parts, but also a pretentious bore too. I think Pasolini made it for his own amusement and sexual kicks. I have seen it a few times since, but the last viewing made me decide it is one of the sickest films I have ever seen and will never venture into it again.
Man Behind The Sun - 88'
is another one. Graphic scenes of cruel torture.
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Platonic_Caveman — 5 years ago(March 22, 2021 04:32 AM)
Dude, I could not stand watching children be tortured. It creeped me out. I didn't see it as dark humor at all. It was a great film because it made a bold point against fascism.
The director's point was too make it hideous and dire. And he succeeded. Where did you see humor in it?
I know a lot of people make light of it now. But as you said, Pasolini was killed for it. It was that important.
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geewizzz — 5 years ago(March 22, 2021 04:56 AM)
Pasolini's previous films had dark humor in them, such as
The Decameron
and
Canterbury Tales
I don't mean torturing is humorous…he's poking fun at the elite and the ridiculousness of it all
The 1981 documentary on Pasolini,
Whoever Says The Truth Shall Die
is worth a view, if you haven't seen it.
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Platonic_Caveman — 4 years ago(July 10, 2021 09:19 PM)
Because I knew it was an important film and I would be left with an indelible experience. Not everything worthwhile is pleasant.
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Platonic_Caveman — 4 years ago(July 10, 2021 09:21 PM)
I found it repulsive. But it was too horrific to be dull. Lets just say I didn't walk out of the film with a feeling of ennui. I was shaken.
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