The Ohio Sci-Fi and Horror Marathons

I couldn't have said this better myself. The above post just about perfectly sums up the argument against it's presence at the marathon.

Regardless of what anyone may think about the images on screen, SALO simply does not fit contextually.

And Joe, back to back to back Salo, The Holy Mountain, and Cannibal Holocaust, Oh. My. Goodness.
Surely you have the good sense to not do something crazy like that.

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I just want to see movies that haven't screen at the thon. OK how about Mario Brava's LA MASCHERA DEL DEMOMIO? Just one thing please don't screen The Shinning. It is a fine film but it is too long and people seen it too many times. I'm just waiting for the tickets to go on sale.

But hey, just because a film is serious (or thought provoking) doesn't mean it wouldn't fit in the Marathon lineup. After all, this event isn't just about grade-z exploitation cannibal schlock. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

To clarify, I too think that SALO is a fascinating, beautifully shot, utterly sickening indictment of fascism and the larger corrupting influence of unmitigated power. But yes, in the context of the event, it probably wouldn't work.

And as soon as I write those words, I know I might be eating them with something we have planned for this year's Marathon. But more on that later...

Oh, and Bava's MASK OF SATAN a.k.a BLACK SUNDAY played at the 1992 24 Hour NIGHT OF THE LIVING DREXEL and also again at the 1998 14-hour BRIDE OF SHOCKTOBERFEST. But it's probably due for another screening one of these days. And if everything goes as planned, we'll have quite a few films this year that have never shown at past Marathons.

I never been to those horror thons. The first one I went to was the Studio 35 24 hour with guest Joe Bob Briggs. Since the 24 hour horror thon returns I just want to see movies that never screen at the thons. How about the creepy Private Parts Jason X or Parents.

Certainly. I didn't mean to sound like the 'thons can't and don't include more serious matter. I've attended since the move to Grandview and titles like The Machinist, Let the Right One In, all the Cronenberg entries, etc. are far from light, cheesy fare.

You guys always bring great balance in style and theme and, no pun intended, execution. Light stuff, dark stuff, thoughtful stuff, brainless stuff, etc.

But Salo, man, I think that'd be a tough watch in the 'thon.

I do agree that you do a fine job programming the thons. True that I have issues from time to time. I think that the marathon crowd could handle SALO. I have a harder time stomaching I... Spit on Your Grave. The 23 to 25 minute rape scene is too much. These two films so far are the only ones that make me feel queasy watching them. I do want to see KUNG FU Cannibals as well. The question I would like to ask does the new Grandview have video projection and a Blu-Ray player? Friday the 13TH 3D released onto DVD in its orginal Arriscope 3D format with 3D glasses. I watch the DVD on a Samsung HDTV using a standard DVD player with HDMI support. The 3D effects comes off just fine. Sammdddddddddddddd

This is why there should be 3 things never to discuss in public..Religion, Politics and how to program a Marathon hahahaha

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Well this borad wouldn't exist if we can't give out film ideals.

It'd exist - it would just be mostly empty other than Dennis' countdowns.

It was a joke..Lighten the mood type thing.

I actually own a copy of Salo the long print put out by the British Film Institute and i love it and yes a very serious movie hence why i was making light of said debate..Nothing more nothing less!!

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HAHAHAHAHA!! Love it!

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How about I... Spit on Your Grave? If we can get through any cannibal flick then this would be a very interesting film to screen.

I know that we've been teasing you for an inhuman amount of time, but I promise that we'll have all the info on the relaunching of the 24-Hour Horror Marathon very, very soon. And trust me: you will not be disappointed with what we have up our sleeves.

How soon? Will there be horror thon specials like unlimited soda or any deals like it? Will there be other foods besides popcorn, soda and any other type of regular movie theater fare? Ticket prices? You have about 6 or 7 weeks to go. How about trying to get The Last Horror Show AKA Fanatic?

"This year we will be showing a 24 hour loop of NIGHT OF THE LIVING BREAD and you will LIKE IT, GODDAMN IT!" - Joe Neff

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