Favorite Karen Black performance?

Hellbilly · 10-26-2006, 08:48 PM

Vote and talk about your favorite Karen Black performance.

satans-sadists · 10-26-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellbilly

Vote and talk about your favorite Karen Black performance.

Before casting my vote, I have a question. Are we allowed to discuss horror films?

Did you see the new 2006 dvd release of Trilogy of Terror? Karen Black is a supreme bitch on the extras! She totally bashes the horror genre claiming that all of her genre films are in fact SCIENCE FICTION

and that they have all been mislabeled! What the fuck is that all about!?!

Katatonia · 10-26-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by satans-sadists

Before casting my vote, I have a question. Are we allowed to discuss horror films?

Did you see the new 2006 dvd release of Trilogy of Terror? Karen Black is a supreme bitch on the extras! She totally bashes the horror genre claiming that all of her genre films are in fact SCIENCE FICTION

and that they have all been mislabeled! What the fuck is that all about!?!

I wouldn't say she was a bitch... she's just not a fan of horror films, which she's stated numerous times over the years. Often times the Director or Writer (etc.) insists vehemently that it's not a "Horror" film and the like. So no, it's not too surprising really that she did say that.

Roberta Findlay...now there is a bitch who truly trashes horror films in DVD extras!

I pick Trilogy of Terror though, for the superb acting skills in the three stories.

satans-sadists · 10-26-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

I wouldn't say she was a bitch... she's just not a fan of horror films, which she's stated numerous times over the years. Often times the Director or Writer (etc.) insists vehemently that it's not a "Horror" film and the like. So no, it's not too surprising really that she did say that.

Roberta Findlay...now there is a bitch who truly trashes horror films in DVD extras!

I pick Trilogy of Terror though, for the superb acting skills in the three stories.

I thought she was a bitch when she said all the movies have been mislabeled and "I don't appreciate it." When she said that last part I thought she looked pissed off.

Katatonia · 10-26-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by satans-sadists

I thought she was a bitch when she said all the movies have been mislabeled and "I don't appreciate it." When she said that last part I thought she looked pissed off.

Hmm, I'll have to pull the DVD out and watch that part again.

Hellbilly · 10-26-2006, 09:11 PM

I don't have that DVD yet so no comment from me

satans-sadists · 10-26-2006, 09:14 PM

Does anyone think of House of 1,000 Corpses as science fiction? I don't recall Captain Spaulding taking anyone out with the Vulcan Nerve Pinch nor do I remember Otis using a light saber as his preferred weapon of choice.

10-26-2006, 09:39 PM

Initially I was going to vote for Burnt Offerings simply because I only enjoy the third tale in Trilogy of Terror, but I guess the fact that she plays so many different roles in one movie was the deciding factor.

evildeadfan123 · 10-26-2006, 10:50 PM

Voted for House of 1,000 Corpses. Another movie that gets my vote, even though it is not horror, Easy Rider.

fceurich39 · 10-28-2006, 07:10 PM

trilogy of terror

08-30-2008, 06:32 AM

I voted other for her performance in The Pyx. Great film... low key and quite haunting. Black is at her best. Hell, she even sings the theme song, which I actually think isn't half bad. It adds to the film's somber mood, really.

eric_angelus · 08-30-2008, 06:41 AM

My vote goes for Trilogy, simply becuase she owns the movie...three great performances in one. I got to meet Ms. Black last year and she was very nice. She signed my Family Plot poster (another great role).

Erick H. · 08-30-2008, 09:12 AM

If we're just talking horror (or ''science fiction" as Mrs.Black may call it) I would go with TRILOGY simply due to her range in it.As a film I think BURNT OFFERINGS is more consistant.In non horror work she was very good in FIVE EASY PIECES.

Copyboy · 08-30-2008, 03:57 PM

I voted for Burnt Offerings by mistake. I wasn't paying attention and was voting based on which movie is my favorite, but yes, as far as performances, I'd go with Trilogy of Terror. It's too bad Hollywood is so pathetically shallow, not only in its movie-making, but also in its casting of A-listers who are only capable of playing the same role over and over again while far more capable actors are brushed off because they've gotten older.

Harry Warden · 08-31-2008, 02:25 AM

Burnt Offerings. I liked her performance in Trilogy of Terror, but my favorite by far was Burnt Offerings. She is a good actress, but oh sooooo very strange. It really surprises me to hear that she has bad mouthed some of the films that she has been in because they are horror films. If your are truly in the business to act, it really shouldn't matter what type of film you are starring in. I can't imagine filing House of 1000 Corpses, or Burnt Offerings, Trilogy of Terror, etc..under Science Fiction. This reminds me of Mike Nichols when he directed "Wolf " in 1994. Sure, it may have had some big named stars like Nicholson and Pffeifer, but despite what Nichols claimed in numerous interviews or what he may have thought, it really iis a horror film.

View Poll Results: vote
Trilogy Of Terror (1975)	20	40.00%
Burnt Offerings (1976) - Marian Rolf	11	22.00%
House Of 1000 Corpses (2003) - Mother Firefly	12	24.00%
Invaders From Mars (1986) - Linda Magnusson	0	0%
It's Alive III: Island Of The Alive (1987) - Ellen Jarvis	0	0%
Evil Spirits (1990) - Ella Purdy	0	0%
other	7	14.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

10-26-2006, 08:48 PM	#1
Hellbilly Water-squirting greatness Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Franconia Posts: 13,675	Favorite Karen Black performance? Vote and talk about your favorite Karen Black performance. __________________ "Common sense turns me on"

10-26-2006, 09:11 PM	#6
Hellbilly Water-squirting greatness Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Franconia Posts: 13,675	I don't have that DVD yet so no comment from me __________________ "Common sense turns me on"

10-26-2006, 10:50 PM	#9
evildeadfan123 Sam & Dean Winchester Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,983	Voted for House of 1,000 Corpses. Another movie that gets my vote, even though it is not horror, Easy Rider. __________________ Why have you disturbed our sleep? Awaken us from our ancient slumber? You will die! Like the others before you. One by one we will take you. I know a good hangover remedy, a greasy pork sandwich served in a dirty ashtray. RIP: John Winchester, all us Supernatural fans will miss you. http://www.myspace.com/jaredjensenfan I love Jared's flaring nostrils

08-30-2008, 06:41 AM	#12
eric_angelus Testacular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 1,909	My vote goes for Trilogy, simply becuase she owns the movie...three great performances in one. I got to meet Ms. Black last year and she was very nice. She signed my Family Plot poster (another great role). __________________ "You gotta be quick...you gotta be quick with me...I'm from Erie, PA!" On Facebook The reason I'm in debt

10-26-2006, 09:14 PM	#7
satans-sadists Humanitarian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,880	Does anyone think of House of 1,000 Corpses as science fiction? I don't recall Captain Spaulding taking anyone out with the Vulcan Nerve Pinch nor do I remember Otis using a light saber as his preferred weapon of choice.

10-26-2006, 09:39 PM	#8
Mattster Guest Posts: n/a	Initially I was going to vote for Burnt Offerings simply because I only enjoy the third tale in Trilogy of Terror, but I guess the fact that she plays so many different roles in one movie was the deciding factor.

10-28-2006, 07:10 PM	#10
fceurich39 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ira's Toys store Posts: 7,659	trilogy of terror

08-30-2008, 06:32 AM	#11
Cujo108 Guest Posts: n/a	I voted other for her performance in The Pyx. Great film... low key and quite haunting. Black is at her best. Hell, she even sings the theme song, which I actually think isn't half bad. It adds to the film's somber mood, really.

08-30-2008, 09:12 AM	#13
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,478	If we're just talking horror (or ''science fiction" as Mrs.Black may call it) I would go with TRILOGY simply due to her range in it.As a film I think BURNT OFFERINGS is more consistant.In non horror work she was very good in FIVE EASY PIECES.

08-30-2008, 03:57 PM	#14
Copyboy Maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 896	I voted for Burnt Offerings by mistake. I wasn't paying attention and was voting based on which movie is my favorite, but yes, as far as performances, I'd go with Trilogy of Terror. It's too bad Hollywood is so pathetically shallow, not only in its movie-making, but also in its casting of A-listers who are only capable of playing the same role over and over again while far more capable actors are brushed off because they've gotten older.

08-31-2008, 02:25 AM	#15
Harry Warden HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hermitage, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,277	Burnt Offerings. I liked her performance in Trilogy of Terror, but my favorite by far was Burnt Offerings. She is a good actress, but oh sooooo very strange. It really surprises me to hear that she has bad mouthed some of the films that she has been in because they are horror films. If your are truly in the business to act, it really shouldn't matter what type of film you are starring in. I can't imagine filing House of 1000 Corpses, or Burnt Offerings, Trilogy of Terror, etc..under Science Fiction. This reminds me of Mike Nichols when he directed "Wolf " in 1994. Sure, it may have had some big named stars like Nicholson and Pffeifer, but despite what Nichols claimed in numerous interviews or what he may have thought, it really iis a horror film.

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