In the Mouth of Madness revisited...

marcx · 09-03-2003, 02:31 PM

Over the weekedn i got a godd deal on some used DVD's. For $20 I picked up the NOTLD Savini remake, I know what you did last summer, and In the Mouth of Madness.

Lsast night I watched Madness. i haven't seen it in along time and that was on a poor quality VHS dub. I never knew what I was missing! I loved this movie! Such great direction and cinematography, tons of creepy moments, some good jumps. sam neil is always great, a Charlton Heston cameo. Overall this was a great Carpenter film--one that I think has been underrated. What's the feeling out there on this one?

On a side note the transfer on the DVD is excellent and the 5.1 track is great with tons of creepy surround atmosphere...

Cydeous · 09-03-2003, 04:43 PM

I thought that "In the Mouth of Madness" was great. I loved the way that Carpenter wove the stories of H. P. Lovecraft together. IMO, it's the best adaptation of Lovecraft on film ("Dagon" is pretty good too).

The Chaostar · 09-03-2003, 05:04 PM

Chris I dont understand you!
In The Mouth... is one of Carpenter´s finest films, almost a masterpiece and his last film to be universally criticaly aclaimed. For me, his last fine film.

_pi_ · 09-03-2003, 05:26 PM

I loved the first 2/3 of In the Mouth ... but thought the last third was a bit unsatisfying. Loved the end though (even though I don't remember how it was :P)

marcx · 09-03-2003, 05:45 PM

Okay-I'm glad to see others appreciated this as well. In some places the tone reminded me of Prince of Darkness-which Im also a fan of. And Cydeous while watching it ast night I was also thinking that it does a great job at capturing a Lovecraftian tone without actually adapting a specific Lovecraft story...

Has anyone listened to the commentary? Ive heard it is a little dry but Im curious,...

Shannafey · 09-03-2003, 07:19 PM

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Originally posted by The Chaostar
Chris I dont understand you!
In The Mouth... is one of Carpenter´s finest films, almost a masterpiece and his last film to be universally criticaly aclaimed. For me, his last fine film.

I'm with you all the way!!!

Paff · 09-03-2003, 07:29 PM

It's not perfect by any means, but still a very good horror film.

Also, those with laserdisc players may be interested in finding a DTS copy of the movie, which has some unbelievable sound (yes, even better than the 5.1 DVD).

studio1 · 09-03-2003, 08:50 PM

I hated this movie when I first watched it (may have been the shoddy transfer that played a part in that though

I watched it again recently over at a mates house and found it to be a really good horror, I will surely pick this up on dvd.

S1

mcchrist · 09-03-2003, 09:07 PM

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Has anyone listened to the commentary? Ive heard it is a little dry but Im curious,...

If you're interested in the technical side to things, like if you want to be a DP or something, the commentary is an excellent listen. But for a casual listen, it's really not worth it.

Anyway, this is one of the best Carpenter ever put out, I was so impressed with it when it first came out I saw it several times in the theatre. Carpenter hasn't even touched upon anything that great since, and probably never will again.

bigdaddyhorse · 09-03-2003, 11:16 PM

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Originally posted by mcchrist
If you're interested in the technical side to things, like if you want to be a DP or something, the commentary is an excellent listen. But for a casual listen, it's really not worth it.

Anyway, this is one of the best Carpenter ever put out, I was so impressed with it when it first came out I saw it several times in the theatre. Carpenter hasn't even touched upon anything that great since, and probably never will again.

Well put Mc. I missed it in the theater run, but have watched the dvd more than a few times. I've tryed to get that DTS laserdisc as well, but always get outbid or it sells for more than I want to pay. If you want to be a DP, the comm. track will give you a great headstart, it might even tell you almost everything you need to know. If you just want to hear a good commentary, avoid this like the plague and pop in The Thing!

09-04-2003, 12:53 AM

The film was pretty good, but I liked the soundtrack even more. I think John Carpenter's as good at composing as he is at directing, and that is no small feat.

09-04-2003, 01:02 AM

I thought it was allright but at the same time really really weird.

Alan Smithee · 09-04-2003, 04:48 AM

Yeah, this movie kicked all kinds of ass. I just saw it for the first time a couple of months ago (believe it or not) and was blown away. I'm a huge fan of Carpenter's to begin with so it was nice to see yet another great film from him, but I agree with a lot of people when I say that it was probably his last.

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Originally posted by marcx
Such great direction and cinematography, tons of creepy moments, some good jumps.

That pretty much sums up Carpenter's resume. I celebrate the man's entire catalog. I am a John Carpenter fan.

Jason25 · 09-04-2003, 05:03 AM

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Originally posted by Paff
It's not perfect by any means, but still a very good horror film.

Also, those with laserdisc players may be interested in finding a DTS copy of the movie, which has some unbelievable sound (yes, even better than the 5.1 DVD).

mmm STD err DTS

I really, really enjoy this film. Prochnow was terrific as Cane and Sam Neill was amazing. I love the film, great from start to finish.

dwatts · 09-04-2003, 10:56 AM

I thought it was surprisingly good.

Ghosts of Mars was not

09-03-2003, 02:31 PM	#1
marcx Maniac Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 982	In the Mouth of Madness revisited... Over the weekedn i got a godd deal on some used DVD's. For $20 I picked up the NOTLD Savini remake, I know what you did last summer, and In the Mouth of Madness. Lsast night I watched Madness. i haven't seen it in along time and that was on a poor quality VHS dub. I never knew what I was missing! I loved this movie! Such great direction and cinematography, tons of creepy moments, some good jumps. sam neil is always great, a Charlton Heston cameo. Overall this was a great Carpenter film--one that I think has been underrated. What's the feeling out there on this one? On a side note the transfer on the DVD is excellent and the 5.1 track is great with tons of creepy surround atmosphere... __________________ My DVD Collection http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/marcx

09-03-2003, 04:43 PM	#2
Cydeous Axxon N Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: La Casa Maledetta Posts: 1,194	I thought that "In the Mouth of Madness" was great. I loved the way that Carpenter wove the stories of H. P. Lovecraft together. IMO, it's the best adaptation of Lovecraft on film ("Dagon" is pretty good too). __________________ A cold winter day in an old hotel.

09-03-2003, 05:04 PM	#3
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	Chris I dont understand you! In The Mouth... is one of Carpenter´s finest films, almost a masterpiece and his last film to be universally criticaly aclaimed. For me, his last fine film. __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

09-03-2003, 05:26 PM	#4
_pi_ Peace, bitch Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 2,620	I loved the first 2/3 of In the Mouth ... but thought the last third was a bit unsatisfying. Loved the end though (even though I don't remember how it was :P) __________________ "Compared to her I'm just some bland, flappy hausfrau." Baby, there ain't nothing good about this goodbye.

09-03-2003, 05:45 PM	#5
marcx Maniac Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 982	Okay-I'm glad to see others appreciated this as well. In some places the tone reminded me of Prince of Darkness-which Im also a fan of. And Cydeous while watching it ast night I was also thinking that it does a great job at capturing a Lovecraftian tone without actually adapting a specific Lovecraft story... Has anyone listened to the commentary? Ive heard it is a little dry but Im curious,... __________________ My DVD Collection http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/marcx

09-03-2003, 07:29 PM	#7
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,534	It's not perfect by any means, but still a very good horror film. Also, those with laserdisc players may be interested in finding a DTS copy of the movie, which has some unbelievable sound (yes, even better than the 5.1 DVD). __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

09-03-2003, 08:50 PM	#8
studio1 Stalker Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: uk Posts: 320	I hated this movie when I first watched it (may have been the shoddy transfer that played a part in that though I watched it again recently over at a mates house and found it to be a really good horror, I will surely pick this up on dvd. S1 __________________ Is all that we see or seem But a dream within a dream?

09-04-2003, 12:53 AM	#11
Trout Guest Posts: n/a	The film was pretty good, but I liked the soundtrack even more. I think John Carpenter's as good at composing as he is at directing, and that is no small feat.

09-04-2003, 01:02 AM	#12
puddytay Guest Posts: n/a	I thought it was allright but at the same time really really weird.

09-04-2003, 10:56 AM	#15
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	I thought it was surprisingly good. Ghosts of Mars was not

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