Thank You Cinematical! New Footage From ‘The Violent Kind’
Just the other day the folks over at Cinematical posted three new clips from this years Sundance selection The Violent Kind. If the name of the film alone isn’t enough to peak your interest then perhaps you’ll be pleased to know that it’s being directed by a duo who call themselves The Butcher Brothers. Now you should have some idea of what you’re getting yourself into. It’ll have its premiere in just about two weeks out in Park City and I’m really interested to hear what audiences have to say about this blood-soaked gore fest. I’m somewhat wary about movies like this though, because when it comes to violence it usually goes one of two ways; over the top, unnecessary, and downright ridiculous (ie. Hostel and The Hills Have Eyes), or it’s a brand of violence crafted around the ideals and personalities of the characters themselves, which in turn becomes a much larger statement about the nature of violence itself (ie. Funny Games and Irreversible). I prefer the latter, but I’m not making any statement suggesting that one is right or wrong. Over the top and ridiculous violence can be a whole lot of fun if used effectively, plenty of b-movies and classic horror flicks have done it before, but as I said, there are times when films get so far out of control, and still think they are providing some sort of valuable social commentary that it becomes entirely laughable. From what I’ve read about The Violent Kind, however, it seems as though there is something more here than just brutal murders and blood splatter. The title of the film itself even suggests some sort of meditation on the nature of violence. I could be completely wrong though, I have no idea. At least I can safely say that the violence in this movie fits perfectly as far as style and aesthetic (as far as what I’ve seen in the clips and the poster art) so perhaps it will be one of the rare few to give us an awesomely gruesome horror flick as well as being insightful and relatively intelligent. I have to admit, the clips are pretty awesome. Check out the synopsis below and the clips at the bottom of the post to decide for yourself.
Troubled Cody (CORY KNAUF), a second-generation member of a violent and notorious Nor-Cal biker gang, rides out with his friends to party at a cabin located deep within the redwood forest. At the end of the wild evening, things take a turn for the worse when Cody’s ex-girlfriend Michelle (TIFFANY SHEPIS) is discovered wandering aimlessly and covered in blood, screaming and convulsing as if she were possessed by something unworldly. Cody and the others try desperately to help Michelle while stuck in the middle of nowhere, but their plans are quickly ruined when another malicious gang, seemingly from the 1950s, shows up “looking for a few kicks…the violent kind.” However, this ominous “Rockabilly” gang is not there to pick a fight. They want what’s mysteriously growing inside of Michelle - something very evil and powerful - and they will stop at nothing to get it!
- William Gutheil
