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Post by Dragon Prime on Dec 20, 2014 10:41:04 GMT -6
I have to say that this is something I come across often. Fans who love Chucky but either can't handle or know nothing about Horror films.
Now not to sound like a Seed basher but I find this more often with those who prefer the tone of Bride and Seed as opposed to the other films.
I certainly don't want to say that these people aren't fans... but what is it about these movie that would attract someone who wouldn't give other horror movies a try.
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Post by Spanky on Dec 20, 2014 10:44:39 GMT -6
Yeah I know what you mean. The comedy aspect reaches out to other groups.
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Post by Zephyr on Dec 20, 2014 12:43:18 GMT -6
Most people that I know who like Chucky have only seen his comedic factor and have not looked at any Child's Play movies. Its all little kids look at him as comedic because of more scarier movies that have came out than when he was more scary in the 1980's.
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Post by Spanky on Dec 20, 2014 12:57:18 GMT -6
And that is a sad fact about the franchise, lol.
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Post by Metal Matt on Dec 20, 2014 13:02:24 GMT -6
Yeah, both Bride, and hell, even Seed, were able to cross over into comedy. Me, for instance, I love comedy, and when I first saw Bride, it introduced me to the horror genre, and I fell in love with that particular genre. So I think the comedy factor can entice some fans to check out the rest of the films, especially the more horror based ones like the first three.
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Post by Gee on Dec 20, 2014 13:10:18 GMT -6
Yeah, I mean I have loved the horror genre since I was like 5, and when I got introduced to Chucky it was also I comedy factor too that had me fall in love. I mean luckily j got to watch all the chucky movies in one night so I got to appreciate Chucky for what it was in the 80's and what he was in 2004.
It's the comedy, really.
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Post by Dragon Prime on Dec 20, 2014 13:52:21 GMT -6
I knew a person who was a Seed fan... but never watched other horror movies out of their own design.
I guess for me it's weird because I remember when Chucky was a brand new character... he still feels new to me sometimes. I was already introduced to other slashers and horror films by the time he came around. So I guess I went into this franchise prepared as a horror movie viewer.
I will admit I get slightly annoyed when one calls themselves a "horror fan" when all they're only willing to view are the lighter and comedy toned horror movies. I think a person should explore all aspects before earning that title IMHO.
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Post by chucky115awesome on Dec 20, 2014 14:28:56 GMT -6
I'm glad I saw child's play first! It gave me fear as a child so it was somewhat odd moving into a comedy aspect.
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Post by sweetface on Dec 20, 2014 14:35:59 GMT -6
Bride was actually what made me fall in love with the horror genre. I was too chicken to go anywhere near scary movies when I was younger but after catching Bride on TV one day, thinking I was going to regret letting myself watch it, I ended up loving the movie, started watching more horror, and now it's one of my favorite genres. So I have that movie to thank for it.
I really don't think it's anyone's place to decide who can and can't call themselves a fan of something though. There shouldn't be some certain qualifications you have to go through to be a "real" fan of something. Everyone's got their own different reasons for liking something but that doesn't mean they can't be a fan just because those reasons aren't the same as yours (and that's not directed to anyone in this thread - I'm just saying in general because I've seen tons of people use a "special snowflake" attitude when it comes to liking certain horror movies and it gets annoying real fast).
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Post by Metal Matt on Dec 20, 2014 14:49:58 GMT -6
Yeah, like, I hate it when the term "real fan" is thrown around. IMO, it's a bit of an ignorant term. Like, "if you like/don't like this, then you're not a real fan." I think that's just ridiculous. Just because I might not share the same views as another person on something, it doesn't mean I'm any less of a fan.
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Post by Spanky on Dec 20, 2014 15:02:27 GMT -6
Bride was actually what made me fall in love with the horror genre. I was too chicken to go anywhere near scary movies when I was younger but after catching Bride on TV one day, thinking I was going to regret letting myself watch it, I ended up loving the movie, started watching more horror, and now it's one of my favorite genres. So I have that movie to thank for it. I really don't think it's anyone's place to decide who can and can't call themselves a fan of something though. There shouldn't be some certain qualifications you have to go through to be a "real" fan of something. Everyone's got their own different reasons for liking something but that doesn't mean they can't be a fan just because those reasons aren't the same as yours (and that's not directed to anyone in this thread - I'm just saying in general because I've seen tons of people use a "special snowflake" attitude when it comes to liking certain horror movies and it gets annoying real fast). True, but I mean there's a difference between saying "real fan" and "horror fan". It's kind of like someone saying they are a "potato fan" when they have only ever eaten a few french fries, lol. The "real fan" shit is annoying to, cuz you got the extreme dickheads on one end where it's about not being allowed to like some aspect, then you got the delusionals on the other end who are like "if you're a 'real fan' you'll like it no matter what". Now if someone came up to me and said "omg I am such a horror fan" and it's known they have only seen one horror movie, and it was horror comedy, then I will just pat them on the end, tell them they are adorable, and go about my business, lol. |
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Post by sweetface on Dec 20, 2014 15:14:42 GMT -6
Omg though don't even get me started on the "real fans like it no matter what" thing because that gets on my nerves soooo bad. Like, just because you're a fan of something, doesn't mean you have to ignore the flaws it has because no movie is going to be perfect. You might love it a lot but you can still point out it's problems, that doesn't mean you love it any less and choosing to blatantly ignore any issues and act like they're not there definitely doesn't make you any better than someone who does point them out.
I get the only seeing one horror movie thing though. That's understandable. That's when you should probably be saying you're a fan of that movie, not the genre as a whole, but even then I wouldn't be like "wow you're so not a real fan" to them cause it just doesn't seem necessary and it still wouldn't feel like it was my place to tell them something like that. But I was more talking about those people who will say stuff like, "If you actually like *insert horror movie name here*, you are NOT a real horror fan." Like??? Shut up lol. Let people live, it's not your place to tell them what makes them a fan or not. I don't get why so many horror movie fans have to make it out to be like it's some kind of competition.
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Post by Metal Matt on Dec 20, 2014 15:18:23 GMT -6
Yeah, like, Bride might be my favorite movie ever, but I can't deny it has its flaws, you know?
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Post by Spanky on Dec 20, 2014 15:25:54 GMT -6
Well sweetface, let's just say in a past place, we had plenty of those "like it no matter what" people, lol.
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Post by Dragon Prime on Dec 20, 2014 15:55:01 GMT -6
I'm not knocking any one who is a fan of one movie or of all. However it makes things socially awkward when you have someone in a group say "I love horror movies" then you go to talk about horror movies and they've onky seen one. Lol.
That Seed fan has every right to be here as much as I do. Of course he said he'd be too freaked go join our forum... but hey... I tired. Lol.
Point is that I do think that there is a certain extent to being able to have to talk the talk before making such a bold claim.
For example... I consider myself to be "somewhat" of a Star Trek fan. I say somewhat because I've only ever seen the new movies and a handful of the classic and next generation shows. I know enough to carry a bit of a conversation, but I wouldn't present myself as a fan girl just to impress other people sitting at a dinner table with me.
Trust me. If someone wanted to call themselves a Chucky fan and all they've ever seen is the doll at Spencer's... well they are more than welcome to join our ranks. I just appreciate honesty to some extent.
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