I think the “killer pov” was done better in Behind the Mask: the Rise of Leslie Vernon. That movie is perpetually underrated and it seems like less and less ppl have heard of it as I get older 😢

@natalie8304

Ай бұрын

If they put it on streaming somewhere I think it would make a come back, they had talked about doing a prequel but I don’t think they ever made it:/

@J4remi

Ай бұрын

@@natalie8304 A prequel would have been awesome! It definitely deserves more love than it gets.

Omg!!! I soon as I left in a violent nature I said to my husband " I wanted to laugh because all I saw the whole time was the scuba diver from SpongeBob SquarePants movie" LOL! Love that you said that! Hahaha😂😂😂

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

Thought I’d be the only one hahaha

clompy walking lmaooo an achilles’ heel for a serial killer, they can hear ya coming from a mile away haha

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

!!!

I enjoyed the watchers I thought it was definitely competently shot and directed. Dakota fanning was great but I think the idea wasn't as fleshed out as should've been and a few plot holes just stayed on my mind throughout the film. Gonna have to wait for in a violent nature to shudder here cause their is no theatrical release here in Australia. Great review as always

As someone who’s been waiting for a new Friday the 13th movie, In a Violent Nature itches a nice scratch for me

Younger Shyamalan also directs many episodes of Servant with Nigel Tiger Free, something that you need to watch when Hulu is in your streaming schedule.

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

oo noted

I loved The Watchers as well. I don’t really understand all the negative reactions. I can certainly understand that it’s not the type of film that is for everyone, but saying it’s a bad movie or not well-made, I just don’t get that.

YESSS THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MASK FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT

Not the spongebob slasher 🤣

Kylie thank you for telling us about a violent Nature review of the spoilers about it

I didn't say it since I missed your stream but I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and made it back home safely. I think the name of the villain from Spongebob that you're talking about was called the Cyclops. Been so long since I've seen the movie but somehow I remember that. But this was a great double review! Thanks again Kylie!

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

yes! the cyclops!

I believe my KZread friend Cody Leach is in your great KZread cult. I hope my KZread friend Sean Chandler who Cody Leach calls Uncle Sean is also in your excellent KZread cult.

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

Haha I’m not sure if he is tbh

@roanokebrooks

Ай бұрын

@@HauntedHippie Sean Chandler would be a great cult member. Cody Leach definitely is.

@dontrah1838

Ай бұрын

Why are you calling it a cult?

@roanokebrooks

Ай бұрын

@@dontrah1838 A cult in a fun playful way because our great KZread cult leader Haunted Hippie reviews Horror movies.

Thank you for the review, Kylie! I was looking forward to it 🔪

I can’t be the only one who laughed aloud when she brought up the scuba diver from SpongeBob Square pants because it’s true

So glad I found you! Great presentation & informative as well!!!

I agree w/ many of your points regarding The Watchers. For what it’s worth (just my personal take) - I thought it was a very impressive directorial debut. That said, if it had been directed by someone with multiple films to their name, I probably would be much more critical. Ultimately, the reveal behind “the watchers” is what left a bad taste in my mouth.. I’d elaborate, but don’t want to ruin it for those who haven’t seen it and/or those who enjoyed the reveal behind who they are.

Here in the UK The Watchers is called The Watched. I saw it yesterday and I have to say I did get goose bumps, it's a creepy Film. Thinking back to it the Forest setting reminded me of Wrong Turn.

i can't help but agree that a lot of people that already have a bone to pick with shyamalan immediately decided that the watchers was gonna be bad i gotta be honest, i can't think of anything more BORING than seeing a film this fresh and unique and all you can think to do after you see is poke around to see how many logistical issues you can find with it (and no, just because something doesn't have a clear-cut explanation doesn't make it a plot hole, especially in a FANTASY story) it's certainly got it's issues, i can't say the characters were all that compelling, and maybe there's a little too much exposition. but at the same time when you have concepts and mythology that are this interesting and underexplored, i actually WANT to know more! gimme a bit of lore!

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

All this yes

I just feel like for the Watchers, the visuals were AMAZING and the plot was very very interesting but it really lacked in the line delivery department. there were so many unnatural lines the characters kept saying that I wasn't sure if it was partly satire on horror tropes like Malignant. The main character also keeps repeating about her mothers death that it starts to be annoying really quick like "ok we already know that information, do you have something new to show us". I feel like they could have easily make her backstory of her moms death more of a mistery that slowly unravels as the movie goes on (like her sister did NOT need to tell us on the phone " its been 12 years since mother's death", like just say "its been 12 years", we as an audience would be then interested to find more like "what happened 12 years ago?!?") but they tell us (a lot of times) in the beginning of the movie which was just too lazy, it felt plain , like they went with the safest way possible of showing psychological childhood trauma. also for the line deliveries, there's so many awkward moments like the child saying "yes mother" with the most monotone voice, the characters randomly stopping to look around and randomly saying "hurry up" when they were already running to begin with. main character telling all her backstory to the bird in the first part of the movie because its better to "tell not show". (also the fake jumpscares like a cockroach appearing didn't help either) even with this, i still gave it a 4/10 (which is prety good in my book) cuz I still very much enjoyed the story and LOVED the visuals!! like damn, the people behind the camera work knew their shit, there so many moments in which the movie looks like a wallpaper with their lightning and camera positions, like it really showed they cared to make it stand out.

Myself, I like most of Shyamalan's films, and it sounds like I could also like this one. Seems like she definitely used her father as a learning mechanism. I'll check it out eventually.

Were you talking about the "What are you waiting for" dialogue in In a Violent Nature? Homage to IYWYDLS lol

I really liked in a violent nature, I think it fills the void of the Friday the 13th movie many of us were hoping for and waiting for😂 the kills being over the top and the dialogue being so tropey just makes me think of this film as a Friday homage, it seems like the style was designed to fit that franchises aesthetic, but switching the perspectives is funny because we see how Johnny mainly just walks around aimlessly all day. The SpongeBob comment killed me😂😂😂 I’m glad to hear you liked The Watchers, I personally didn’t and decided to maybe just give the book it’s based on a chance since I usually prefer fantasy in a book rather than a movie for whatever reason. I know The Watchers is M night’s daughter, but on the topic of his movies, he’s super hit or miss for me. While I loved the village and signs, I didn’t enjoy Old or Knock at the cabin. Maybe it’s something about the book adaptations?! I saw the trailer for Trap and I think that one might be fun and actiony, I’ll just have to see!!

I liked the tropes and expectations that In A Violent Nature explores and subverts. We're shown so much but then shown very little (i.e. the eye squish). I wasn't looking for a real character lead or much story. I feel like we didn't need anything like that with this one when we get a lot of that EVERYWHERE else. This thing was different. Johnny was our guy. We felt his trauma, he was out for blood. That's okay. I kinda just liked this dude walking through the woods killing folks. There was a weird nature ASMR quality to the sound design, which you mentioned. But have we ever seen that before? Not really. Not done this well. So it works. I feel like they knew exactly what they were doing, completely aware of F13 and all that jazz. The 4:3 felt retro like a late night cheap-ass horror movie on cable. It all just adds to the vibe, right? There's nothing deeper for me than that. I like deep.. but not all the time. This was a nice break from some of the "elevated" (guh) A24-ish horror that we all love. This isn't Hereditary. We're getting a beautifully shot movie that gives us annoying kids get squashed by a ghost monster tromping through the woods. How often does that happen? I'm in. And it was so fun in a theater, I loved that. It's nice sometimes to take a break and watch a self-aware horror (horror/comedy?) that knows exactly what and why it's doing what it does. I love your review, I love all of your content, you're great! 💀

For In a Violent Nature, I liked it. I think the slow pace following him from behind was good, but it seemed weird. I guess him waling through the woods, it wasn't as scary because he was following the path, so him meandering on the trail where it was easiest to walk seemed to lessen his scariness. It wasn't as menacing like Jason who is walking in a straight line to his victim. It's like, "I'm a relentless killer, but I don't want to walk through that poison ivy either."

In a Violent Nature was fine. It was engaging, had good cinematography and the killer was a great character. However, it was a very middle of the road slasher and felt pretty empty. I think this film shows that victims being entertaining or interesting is very important in slasher films. I don’t really get why people got bored with this, but maybe it’s my ADHD being able to focus better than Neurotypical people when it comes to In a Violent Nature. Maniac movies focus on a serial killer, and since those films have speaking killers, it isn’t as shallow as this movie is. Although I don’t know if Michael is more interesting than Jason. They are both just as mysterious in the characters. As far as walking loudly, I basically have to use all of my mental energy in order to walk loudly.

In a violent Nature I have not seen. My AMC did not screen it. So I took your advice about The Watchers so I stopped this video. Lucky me I check my theater and the movie was starting in ten minutes. But don’t worry my AMC theater is real close. So I’m back listening to your review of the watchers. I have to say this I’m a big fan of M. Night Shyamalan’s work. Why? I go in with my thinking cap on. People will say he has his ups and downs. I always find something to enjoy and think about later. His daughter as worked with him and her direction in this film shows it. There a lot of tales and folklore out there to explore. I own all of his film and always will. I just feel it nice once in a while for you the audience to put yourself into a movie and be a listener and a Watcher. 🧐 Maybe we’ll see a Directors Cut in physical media. Sometimes the studio wants you to trim some stuff that would help the story. So to end don’t worry about owning it on physical media. I will sent you a copy when it comes out. Hey, maybe a steel-book if they have one.

I actually did like the scenes when we were following the killer very immersive and atmospheric but that may also be because i play video games and a lot of gameplay can be just walking around the world

I loved the Watchers too and was so surprised to see that people didn't like it

I actually enjoyed watchers more then violent nature still liked the twist a lot even tho the movie kinda felt more like a thriller.

Double feature review! I think these are a good idea for sure. Your first one got so many hits and you get to talk about horror much longer! But so far, Ive only seen one of these movies lol *SPOILERS* One of my horror cult members literally had one word to review In a Violent Nature: Snoozefest! And honestly I agree. Your 3 star letterboxd review perplexed me lol I feel like for as interesting an idea this movie sounded on paper, with the following of the killer instead of the victims, but that inherently sucks out any tension or suspense. And some classic slasher movie conventions are just flat out ignored, like how unceremoniously showing the killer unmasked was or when that sheriff had a backstory with the killer terrorizing his family and doesn’t get to avenge them, just killed off slowly and brutally, like a big middle finger to him and the audience haha But another thing my friend pointed out was the lack of a musical score. I get the nature vibes but not having the music or a “ki ki ki ma ma ma” sound kinda made it boring to me. Movies need music! lol but in the end, it was an interesting experience. Top notch kills but it’s not enough for me. I’ve seen KZread videos of people playing the Friday the 13th video game and this movie feels like the film version of just that, i mean talk about a non-movie lol but I’ll support anything shudder puts out, even if the movie is better watched on streaming than theaters 🫢 Thank you again maggot mommy for giving us your thoughts on these recent horror releases! I definitely feel like you’re one of the few people giving both of these movies a glowing review going off your letterboxd!

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

I thought they would lean more into the comedy as the movie went on to justify the lack of suspense but was obviously disappointed when that wasn't the case. As far as the other ignored conventions I think that was purposeful to do everything in the opposite fashion it's normally done but I agree for the most part those choices were boring

I absolutely loved The Watchers and was really surprised by the hate on Letterbox especially picking the small things out. It just seemed quite petty. I also watched the trailer at the cinema while watching a different movie and was still surprised myself. It’s not what I expected it to be and I’m happy it wasn’t and was actually something fresh.

I really liked In A Violent Nature, was definitely laughing a shit load lol the gore was also great. Actually didn't totally hate the ending. Just got home from The Watchers, I thought the story was cool and unique + good direction for sure, would love to hear your spoiler thoughts

Speaking of spoiler free glad I didn’t see that Jesus Christ torcher porno, The Passion. A film critic spoiled it free of charge. Haven’t seen The Watchers nor In A Violent Nature yet. Violent Nature’s clomping sounds pickle ball to Sleepaway Camp II’s cosplay homage scene to Friday the 13th and Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Sometimes I love movies that you hate but its not usually the other way around I think the Watchers is so terrible but im glad you had fun with it!

I read The Watchers and I really enjoyed it and while the movie was gorg, the script was weak. They needed to cut all the narration, esp in the middle of the movie., show don't tell. Also, they were starving in book and they didn't event address that in the movie - which I think they needed to to show their crazy and desperation. That being said, I do not mind when things deviate from the book,, but I think they needed someone to read the script who wasn't as close to the source material. I know the author helped with the script too. If you read the book you had more information and that filled in the illogical parts.

I’m dying to understand how the box office works. Like what it means when movies make money. Any video recs? 😊

“Movies don’t need to be logical for me” huh 😭

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

“It’s a movie it’s just pretend you’re an adult you should know that” - Britney Spears

@TrainsCatsOtherStories

Ай бұрын

@@HauntedHippie Dude just got.... Speared.

Wow I can’t even say how much I loved this one. I never really watched M NIGHT movies but this was enjoyable.

Okay, can you please watch under Paris??? I can’t remember the last time I have been pulling my hair scared or just so uncomfortable, I almost threw up, and I need to know if it’s actually a good movie or if I’m just a little weaker because I’m pregnant and watching horror movies lmao.

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

Hahaha it’s on the list!

Thanks for the awesome video Kylie 👍

Ok, my thoughts on Dune are that it's sci-fi. However, early sci-fi was literally fantasy stories set in space, and after Dune sci-fi became more heady like 2001, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell. So Dune is like a pivot point where early space fantasy sci-fi turned into modern heady sci-fi. So it's like a bridge from one to the other. That's my simplified interpretation, anyway. Not sure that helps, but it's been in my head for months! Finally got to put it somewhere haha For the video topic, I want to see these movies. I've seen some reviews on In A Violent Nature and it sounds interesting. Is it like Skinimarink meets Friday the 13th? That's what it sounds like people are saying. I could be wrong, though. I'll give Watchers a shot too. It's weird that Watchers has the same title as the Dean Koontz book/movie from the late 80s/early 90s. That one was about a genius dog trying to protect its new owners from a flesh eating monster. It's basically sci-fi-monster-horror. Kind of a slasher, really. The movie version got a sequel Watchers 2. Same thing but slightly different. I watched both of those movies when I was 10 or 11 in the early '90s. Those movies were terrifying as a small child. This was a weird comment, but I didn't know what else to say.

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

haha weird comments welcome. I forgot Dune had a sci-fi elements as well. That's probably a better descriptor but I was going off of the imagery I've seen of those giant worms and wasn't sure what else to call it since I haven't seen any of them lol

@ryanguerra9266

Ай бұрын

@@HauntedHippie I usually refer to Dune and Star Wars for that matter as space fantasy

Nice reviews.. you'd probably love Heavenly Creatures if you're looking for more fantasy/horror, it's also a romance, dark comedy, drama, thriller, genre bending film, it's very unique and original.. Dakota Fanning is another child actor who was always good at acting forever.. but I think In A Violet Nature sounds like it has more potential for me personally, but who knows..

I loved In a Violent Nature and liked The Watchers. So I am Back-to-back dealing with people absolutely hating two movies for the same reasons lol. I think people are acting very silly about them. When the trailer for In a Violent Nature dropped I also thought it was a vintage diving suit although the internet informed me it's actually a vintage fireman's helmet. Your SpongeBob reference was cute.

I thought Violent was bad. Slow. Not interesting. I just walked out of theater having seen The Watchers. I was let down. It was fine. I wanted more.

@thesilentknight4554

Ай бұрын

LongLegs won't disappoint. But til July 12. So it's a wait.

Also Dakota Fanning is just everything scream queen since she was so little I remember watching hide and seek and uptown girls like she literally raised me 🖤

That kill was wild; gross and funny.

AND THE CORALINE REFERENCE made my heart smile did anyone else catch that in the watchers 💙

Mad max is always fantasy horror and horror but they are never gorey or super bloody more of a different type of horror like the way a character looks the violence the way a character gets killed or a jump scare may happen or a tone may accrue it takes place in a post apocalypse world where different tribes are killing each other for supplies and cars and stuff and murder that is where it falls under fantasy horror and regular horror picture the crow being less ultra violent and bloody but still being a action fantasy horror movie that is where mad max is at

Loved this film!

SPOILER WARNING FOR MY COMMENT FOR IN A VIOLENT NATURE‼️ I thought the unique kill was the yoga scene but I saw someone else say that the one everyone is talking about is the one where he’s paralyzed?? Which one are you talking abt bc I was really confused when they said that😅

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

No for sure the yoga scene

The obvious CGI on the watchers was atrocious! It truly made me wanna throw my drink!☠️ At this point... it's LongLegs >>>>>>>every other horror movie this year😵💥

God damn clompy walkers!

YES YES to this love for the watchers !!! I just found fascinating the use of location as a folk h0rror and I guarantee half of the people hating this are just joining the trait of Hating the Shyamalan name and can’t think by themselves lol which doesn’t make sense cause films like the sixth sense and split exist lol and anyways , this is her name and I’m sure she will want to be distinguished to her father. Now that I saw your points on in a violent nature , I more or less know what to expect , looking forward for that movie

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

I think you’ll have a similar feeling to me on that one. You’ll like the kills

Have you watched any analog horror stuff? I watched The Bat Incident and it was pretty creepy.

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

Don’t think so 🤔

@callmejacob3234

Ай бұрын

@@HauntedHippie Analog horror is pretty weird.

We get the killers pov in rob zombies fire fly family series it would be cool if rob zombie takes this approach when he makes part 4

This was already done in psycho, halloween and the remake of maniac!

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

Not the entirety of the films. That’s why it was supposed to be a novelty

@daikatana65

Ай бұрын

@@HauntedHippie well watch maniac it was the first one then with frodo bagins!

The Texas chainsaw massacre doesn't have aecore either.

Strangers boo IAVNature was boo. Bad bad movies.

@thesilentknight4554

Ай бұрын

It's all a build up for LongLegs. Which I've heard insanely great things about. But still weeks away til July 😮

Oof, sounds like In A Violent Nature was wasted potential. If this killer is essentially just a rip-off of Jason Voorhees, why not just make another reboot of Friday the 13th and have it entirely from his perspective? As for The Watchers, that actually sounds much more interesting. Also, just learned that Ishana Night Shymalan is my age and she directed this film! Impressive, most impressive.

@HauntedHippie

Ай бұрын

Same she might even be younger than me 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

both of these are very meh. IaVN at least have some nasty kills. Alien Romulus and LongLegs are in my running for the best horror/thrillers of summer.

Mad max is definitely fantasy horror syfi action comedy horror

I read the book The watchers and oh my god I’ve never read a book then seen the movie and the book is immaculate just perfect and so scary and then the movie was just so rushed and I don’t know I like it but the book kinda made the movie feel meh and I don’t like this feeling but so excited I loved the book can’t wait to read more 🖤 but the book like wow ❤️‍🔥

@noahtrevino5908

Ай бұрын

And there is so many different little things they did in the movie from the book that made me kinda salty but idk overall this would’ve done better as a tv show

@noahtrevino5908

Ай бұрын

Also sorry for so many comments but if you read the book I’d love a movie to book comparison video if you ever were to do that I think it would be so cool or like a deep dive on the folklore in the movie would also smack

I want to see in a violent nature but I’m not impressed with the watchers

Saw The Watchers on Friday. That film was Trashish!!!

@thesilentknight4554

Ай бұрын

CG definitely was low budget 🤣

@leebentz6358

Ай бұрын

@@thesilentknight4554 Yeah, it was. When they showed them the lakeside. I was like wtf? The whole thing just stunk. Such wasted potential

Tromp, tromp, tromp, tromp……..not interesting.

Found the cringiest horror KZreadr yet.

I've watched other reviews on this movie but have been waiting on yours my cult leader!! .. anyone who's new PLEASE SUB!!! We need a haunted hippie and wewatchedamovie collab.

This is the most bisexual outfit I've ever seen and I'm so so so so so here for it!!!