Does Troma "has much to answer for" ?

The Chaostar · 01-07-2001, 11:11 AM

I read this on the UK DVD review of Toxie in Splatterhouse.net "The foundation stone of the Troma aroma, The Toxic Avenger has much to answer for". The guy seems to be serious about it. Without saying with what side I am, i'd like to hear your views on the subject. I mean, Troma's gore is played for laughs, we all know that. DO you find that dangerous?

DVD Connoisseur · 01-07-2001, 03:15 PM

I read the review and, in my opinion, I don't think Troma's approach to the horror medium is dangerous. Their production values, or lack of them, and general humorous approach to the subject matter makes them a lot less dangerous than perhaps the more subversive examples of the horror genre, i.e. the Guinea Pig movies, etc. Troma's humour can be tasteless but humour is a very personal thing. Although I myself find racist and sexist jokes offensive, I don't believe that you can censor this material. There's a fine line and I think Troma keeps on the right side of it...just about!

ctyner · 01-07-2001, 08:32 PM

I wouldn't say that have anything to answer for in terms of the films they release, but their DVDs are another matter...

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DVD Connoisseur · 01-07-2001, 08:54 PM

Too true, ctyner.
Troma say they're giving their new "Terror Firma" release the "Fight Club" treatment. I'm going to have to buy this title just to see if the disc lives up to the hype! The mind boggles at what this double disc set is going to be like!

01-08-2001, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DVD Connoisseur:
Troma say they're giving their new "Terror Firma" release the "Fight Club" treatment.

Great. Two whole discs worth of those Troma crap extras.

DVD Connoisseur · 01-08-2001, 09:44 PM

Yes, but aren't you just a little curious? I mean, how can Troma deliver anything of the promised quality AND fill two discs?! Mission Impossible, if you ask me...I'm very tempted to purchase Terror Firma so I guess I'm either a) a masochist or b) very foolhardy! If I buy the release (and it's a very big "if"!), I'll post my feelings in this forum.

01-09-2001, 02:39 AM

Don't know the film, so I can't say if I'd go for it or not, but based on past experiences with Troma discs, I guess I just expect another Kaufman ego-a-thon. It was novel at first, but man, after about the third stupid thing I was ready to give up.

Course, I may yet buy Stendhal Syndrome, but that's a whole nother story.

The Chaostar · 01-09-2001, 10:35 AM

A friendly advice:
Buy the french version. It lacks the extras but is looks great!

01-10-2001, 02:35 AM

As for me, I'm still waiting for Chopper Chicks in Zombietown. I liked the tape despite the cheese.

Allan

01-07-2001, 11:11 AM	#1
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	Does Troma "has much to answer for" ? I read this on the UK DVD review of Toxie in Splatterhouse.net "The foundation stone of the Troma aroma, The Toxic Avenger has much to answer for". The guy seems to be serious about it. Without saying with what side I am, i'd like to hear your views on the subject. I mean, Troma's gore is played for laughs, we all know that. DO you find that dangerous?

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01-07-2001, 03:15 PM	#2
DVD Connoisseur Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The UK - Home of Censorship Posts: 2,309	I read the review and, in my opinion, I don't think Troma's approach to the horror medium is dangerous. Their production values, or lack of them, and general humorous approach to the subject matter makes them a lot less dangerous than perhaps the more subversive examples of the horror genre, i.e. the Guinea Pig movies, etc. Troma's humour can be tasteless but humour is a very personal thing. Although I myself find racist and sexist jokes offensive, I don't believe that you can censor this material. There's a fine line and I think Troma keeps on the right side of it...just about!

01-07-2001, 08:32 PM	#3
ctyner Stalker Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Greenville, SC, USA Posts: 269	I wouldn't say that have anything to answer for in terms of the films they release, but their DVDs are another matter... ------------------ My DVD list \| bigwolfoncampus.org

01-07-2001, 08:54 PM	#4
DVD Connoisseur Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The UK - Home of Censorship Posts: 2,309	Too true, ctyner. Troma say they're giving their new "Terror Firma" release the "Fight Club" treatment. I'm going to have to buy this title just to see if the disc lives up to the hype! The mind boggles at what this double disc set is going to be like!

01-08-2001, 09:44 PM	#6
DVD Connoisseur Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The UK - Home of Censorship Posts: 2,309	Yes, but aren't you just a little curious? I mean, how can Troma deliver anything of the promised quality AND fill two discs?! Mission Impossible, if you ask me...I'm very tempted to purchase Terror Firma so I guess I'm either a) a masochist or b) very foolhardy! If I buy the release (and it's a very big "if"!), I'll post my feelings in this forum.

01-09-2001, 02:39 AM	#7
AceRimRat Guest Posts: n/a	Don't know the film, so I can't say if I'd go for it or not, but based on past experiences with Troma discs, I guess I just expect another Kaufman ego-a-thon. It was novel at first, but man, after about the third stupid thing I was ready to give up. Course, I may yet buy Stendhal Syndrome, but that's a whole nother story.

01-09-2001, 10:35 AM	#8
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	A friendly advice: Buy the french version. It lacks the extras but is looks great!

01-10-2001, 02:35 AM	#9
Allanhc Guest Posts: n/a	As for me, I'm still waiting for Chopper Chicks in Zombietown. I liked the tape despite the cheese. Allan