You know, I've never seen The Brood. I guess it's a film where Cronenberg doesn't get pretty much anything right. I like it when he does seem to think "hey, I'm Cronenberg, dammit!", and then does some fantastically warped stuff.
I have a feeling it's because vampire stories so far are pretty stock. Either it's "kill the undead monster" or some kind of screwed-up romance or the terribly trite Vamps vs Werewolves (currently "Lycans" which grates on my nerves something awful) crap.
Go read some Jim Butcher. When you see him do vampires, tell me what you think.
Vagrant AI (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/18/10 | Reply
You know, vampires themselves might be kind of cool when done right, but vampire stories are kind of lame.
I couldn't agree more. I myself have been reading more (shoujo) manga as of late, and after reading a couple vampire stories I came to that same conclusion.
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/19/10 | Reply
You know, I've never seen The Brood. I guess it's a film where Cronenberg doesn't get pretty much anything right. I like it when he does seem to think "hey, I'm Cronenberg, dammit!", and then does some fantastically warped stuff.
Allamorph
Spiritus Memorae (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/18/10 | Reply
I have a feeling it's because vampire stories so far are pretty stock. Either it's "kill the undead monster" or some kind of screwed-up romance or the terribly trite Vamps vs Werewolves (currently "Lycans" which grates on my nerves something awful) crap.
Go read some Jim Butcher. When you see him do vampires, tell me what you think.
bellpickle
Pickle of the Year (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/18/10 | Reply
I need to start exercising too! I haven't really exercised since last summer. My mom is already starting to get on my case about it. T_T;;
I was close to watching The Brood with a friend about a week ago... guess I'm glad I didn't. ^^;
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Miss Anonymous
Vagrant AI (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/18/10 | Reply
You know, vampires themselves might be kind of cool when done right, but vampire stories are kind of lame.
I couldn't agree more. I myself have been reading more (shoujo) manga as of late, and after reading a couple vampire stories I came to that same conclusion.