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Elspode · 11-24-2003, 11:18 PM

Anything by Sam Peckenpah is the direct progenitor of any of Quentin Tarantino's works, and I would even deem Sam the grandpapa of the graphic slasher films of today. Once people like Wes Craven saw Sam's early splatter jobs, the door was opened for more and more of it. On the other hand, "Psycho" probably opened the door as well. Even though its horror was implied (although in an obvious way), it was still a step up from previous efforts of horror and suspense.

For my money, this wasn't a good thing at all, because I prefer my suspense to be, well, suspenseful.

11-24-2003, 11:18 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Anything by Sam Peckenpah is the direct progenitor of any of Quentin Tarantino's works, and I would even deem Sam the grandpapa of the graphic slasher films of today. Once people like Wes Craven saw Sam's early splatter jobs, the door was opened for more and more of it. On the other hand, "Psycho" probably opened the door as well. Even though its horror was implied (although in an obvious way), it was still a step up from previous efforts of horror and suspense. For my money, this wasn't a good thing at all, because I prefer my suspense to be, well, suspenseful. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog Last edited by Elspode; 11-24-2003 at 11:26 PM.