tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post4315475238514940616..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: 31 Days of Halloween: Child Rearing Rears its Ugly Head in Larry Cohen's It's AliveRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-89394616538012538932009-10-07T00:03:23.355-04:002009-10-07T00:03:23.355-04:00I removed that post above by mistake...with apolog...I removed that post above by mistake...with apologies...Sark - well-written & interesting tho I haven't seen it.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-41663597200766766142009-10-07T00:01:16.323-04:002009-10-07T00:01:16.323-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-33955875221347369222009-10-06T15:26:46.626-04:002009-10-06T15:26:46.626-04:00Sark, i have not seen this film.. but, your awesom...Sark, i have not seen this film.. but, your awesome review had me jumping out of my seat.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-61231807251144530782009-10-06T00:33:41.263-04:002009-10-06T00:33:41.263-04:00Thanks to all for reading my post and for your kin...Thanks to all for reading my post and for your kind words.<br /><br />Rick -- Romero did indeed utilize the media in a similar manner as Cohen in his landmark horror flick, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. I think, like Cohen, he was critical of the media's approach to unusual occurrences like mutated infants and a plethora of ghouls.<br /><br />Toto -- Frank was certainly meant to be a condensed version of Frankenstein, as if he were the doctor, but you're right: the parents in IT'S ALIVE are innocents, whereas Dr. Frankenstein is a victim of his own obsession.<br /><br />Aki -- I've got the IT'S ALIVE remake in my Netflix queue. Actually, it might be on the way to my house. I'll let you know how it is. And I agree that IT LIVES AGAIN isn't as good as the original, but I much prefer it over the third one, which still isn't bad.sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-42531779517541991132009-10-05T21:02:48.650-04:002009-10-05T21:02:48.650-04:00Sark, this is an outstanding post about IT'S A...Sark, this is an outstanding post about IT'S ALIVE. I have always loved this movie. I saw it when I was a kid. I watch it whenever it is on TV. It is a scary and sad movie. The baby monster kills people, but It does so as a baby. As the film progessed, I felt such sympathy for the parents especially the father. My favorite scene is in the delivery room. I have the theme music to this movie on an old record of Bernard Herrmann's film classics. It is a haunting melody. I have also seen the sequel IT LIVES AGAIN and like it too, but it is not as good or creepy as the original movie because you know the "new babies" will be monsters. The idea of an organization for protecting "baby monsters" is an unique idea though. I don't mind if a horror movie is low budget, I just enjoy the story. I am so excited about seeing the remake. Even if the remake is dumb, I will like it anyway.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037507780056714337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-87479480397172539252009-10-05T11:46:19.528-04:002009-10-05T11:46:19.528-04:00Sark, this is a very thought-provoking post. The a...Sark, this is a very thought-provoking post. The analogy of Frankenstein and the monster to Lenore and Frank and It is quite excellent. Lenore and Frank, however, are innocent of any intent of possible wrongdoing while Frankenstein knowingly assembles dead body parts as he seeks to play God and create life. But society always wants to blame someone and, hence, Lenore and Frank are ostracized. I was thinking of name significance and recalled the Poe poem "Lenore" while Frank is an abbreviated reference to your analogous Frankenstein. I appreciated the plot details as it has been 35 years since the release date. The use of milk and school sounds so innocent yet killing ensues around them. Your review is intensely visual, Sark, and I enjoyed your in-depth analysis.toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-32714104173557960232009-10-05T09:21:49.761-04:002009-10-05T09:21:49.761-04:00Sark, As a dad this post freaks me out. Good job,...Sark, As a dad this post freaks me out. Good job, I think I'll miss this one and all the others two.Paul 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11500682719536011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-42085715911341518392009-10-05T08:23:30.901-04:002009-10-05T08:23:30.901-04:00Sark, I saw IT’S ALIVE when it was first released ...Sark, I saw IT’S ALIVE when it was first released and admit my expectations were low—after all, it was a movie about a killer baby! But you’re right about Cohen’s ability to create believable characters and place them in unbelievable situations…thus making those situations more believable. I think it helps, too, that his films avoid big-name stars; he casts good actors that look and talk like ordinary people. I agree that John Ryan is very good as the baby’s father…he’s even better in the first sequel. This was a very insightful review (I also liked your point about the use of media, which also makes the happenings seem more real…a technique used by George Romero in the more celebrated NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD). By the way, that's one creepy photo of the baby!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.com