I got a message today about a movie that’s doing the film festivals now, about Steve Haworth‘s work. Steve makes the point in this trailer that he’s Constitutionally protected from prosecution (which may be the case, especially in Arizona, but that still has to be tested in court before it’s a definitive statement), but I wanted to remind practitioners that I strongly urge the oldschool “word of mouth referral only” method of promotion.
It should be a fascinating movie and I’m looking forward to seeing it, but every time a media product comes out into the mainstream world, I worry about what type of attention it’s going to bring, especially when it’s tightly focussed on one person’s activities. That said, at some point I guess a line is crossed where you should be able to make the case that it’s been publicly done for long enough that it’s all de facto legal until specific laws are written codifying what’s what… (BMEshop see also: MODIFY, Like a Butterfly, Dances Sacred and Profane, and the Nomad Piercing DVD; BMEnews see also: a recent extreme body modification prosecution).
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268 responses to “Fame and Fortune”
#49 took some of the words right out of my mouth.. Trailors of movies are typically set up to be controversial and attention grabbing to make more individuals desire to see the film. It’s just like in a speech or a book you have to grab someones attention, or they wont be interested in the rest of it..
I really want to see this film.
#49 took some of the words right out of my mouth.. Trailors of movies are typically set up to be controversial and attention grabbing to make more individuals desire to see the film. It’s just like in a speech or a book you have to grab someones attention, or they wont be interested in the rest of it..
I really want to see this film.
#49 took some of the words right out of my mouth.. Trailors of movies are typically set up to be controversial and attention grabbing to make more individuals desire to see the film. It’s just like in a speech or a book you have to grab someones attention, or they wont be interested in the rest of it..
I really want to see this film.
#49 took some of the words right out of my mouth.. Trailors of movies are typically set up to be controversial and attention grabbing to make more individuals desire to see the film. It’s just like in a speech or a book you have to grab someones attention, or they wont be interested in the rest of it..
I really want to see this film.
um, i think that the trailer came accross as a advertisment for some strange cult…or a “select” group of nut bars who cane themselves….which is opposite to why i love this site , especially the use of the end scene with the creepy echoing “happy bday” i truly hope the movie makes a solid atempt to show how these are just everyday cats who are just enjoying themselves…just my observations.
cheers.
also, if i was stright lace smith and saw that trailer…well id be concerned about my kids etc…and hell, alot of people are just gonna see the trailor…if its shown and used as advertising out side of the bod mod community and ahhh, im pretty sure they wont make an effort to see the full length movie, however maybe im simply judging straightlace smith in aclose minded fashiion, for which i apologise.
um, i think that the trailer came accross as a advertisment for some strange cult…or a “select” group of nut bars who cane themselves….which is opposite to why i love this site , especially the use of the end scene with the creepy echoing “happy bday” i truly hope the movie makes a solid atempt to show how these are just everyday cats who are just enjoying themselves…just my observations.
cheers.
also, if i was stright lace smith and saw that trailer…well id be concerned about my kids etc…and hell, alot of people are just gonna see the trailor…if its shown and used as advertising out side of the bod mod community and ahhh, im pretty sure they wont make an effort to see the full length movie, however maybe im simply judging straightlace smith in aclose minded fashiion, for which i apologise.
um, i think that the trailer came accross as a advertisment for some strange cult…or a “select” group of nut bars who cane themselves….which is opposite to why i love this site , especially the use of the end scene with the creepy echoing “happy bday” i truly hope the movie makes a solid atempt to show how these are just everyday cats who are just enjoying themselves…just my observations.
cheers.
also, if i was stright lace smith and saw that trailer…well id be concerned about my kids etc…and hell, alot of people are just gonna see the trailor…if its shown and used as advertising out side of the bod mod community and ahhh, im pretty sure they wont make an effort to see the full length movie, however maybe im simply judging straightlace smith in aclose minded fashiion, for which i apologise.
um, i think that the trailer came accross as a advertisment for some strange cult…or a “select” group of nut bars who cane themselves….which is opposite to why i love this site , especially the use of the end scene with the creepy echoing “happy bday” i truly hope the movie makes a solid atempt to show how these are just everyday cats who are just enjoying themselves…just my observations.
cheers.
also, if i was stright lace smith and saw that trailer…well id be concerned about my kids etc…and hell, alot of people are just gonna see the trailor…if its shown and used as advertising out side of the bod mod community and ahhh, im pretty sure they wont make an effort to see the full length movie, however maybe im simply judging straightlace smith in aclose minded fashiion, for which i apologise.
as much as i fear body modification getting mangled in the press/mainstream, i’m pretty sure many of the things being presented in the movie will not become en vogue. atleast i hope it doesn’t become fashionable because there are going to be some fucked up people.
i hate the trailor- like some here.not because there aren’t some great images but because the atmosphere surrounding the whole thing makes out to be more like a slasher flick than anything else.
as much as i fear body modification getting mangled in the press/mainstream, i’m pretty sure many of the things being presented in the movie will not become en vogue. atleast i hope it doesn’t become fashionable because there are going to be some fucked up people.
i hate the trailor- like some here.not because there aren’t some great images but because the atmosphere surrounding the whole thing makes out to be more like a slasher flick than anything else.
as much as i fear body modification getting mangled in the press/mainstream, i’m pretty sure many of the things being presented in the movie will not become en vogue. atleast i hope it doesn’t become fashionable because there are going to be some fucked up people.
i hate the trailor- like some here.not because there aren’t some great images but because the atmosphere surrounding the whole thing makes out to be more like a slasher flick than anything else.
as much as i fear body modification getting mangled in the press/mainstream, i’m pretty sure many of the things being presented in the movie will not become en vogue. atleast i hope it doesn’t become fashionable because there are going to be some fucked up people.
i hate the trailor- like some here.not because there aren’t some great images but because the atmosphere surrounding the whole thing makes out to be more like a slasher flick than anything else.
I am the filmmaker whose trailer everyone is talking about here. I should have been more sensitive than to confuse people in the body mod community with this. The movie is actually utterly different in tone from the trailer. I made the trailer just to get the attention of prospective buyers who to get them to want to see the whole thing. The trailer will never be seen on television or in theatres. I made the film very consciously in an extremely even handed way; no judgments. There’s absolutely no freak show or horror film mentality to it whatsoever. All participants speak for themselves, and the editing of their comments is designed to keep the story clear and moving in a forward direction only. I filmed this over a three year span. I’m proud to say that one of the first things that people say about this film is that it’s not remotely exploitive. But it’s also not a promotional film for Steve either. This is entirely my take on his life and times. Steve very methodically takes the viewer through his development from working with his Dad (who’s also in the film) through the development of his implants. (We see his first ones, etc.) We see many procedures up close which he’s never allowed to be seen on film before. We get to know about some of his relationships and about some of the people he’s done work on, particularly those who represent Steve’s “firsts” in terms of techniques that were new at the time. Then the film transitions into a bit of a background on suspension which includes two original Catlin drawings of the O-Kee-Pa from 1833. There is a suspension by Fakir and 4 by Stelarc who graciously and generously contributed his footage. And then we see how Fakir and Stelarc inspired the formation of Steve’s suspension group, Life Suspended. I feel that unlike other films dealing with this subject matter, it better represents for the general public clear answers to all the ‘why’ questions that people tend to ask, but without sensationalizing anything. For those who are familiar with the subject matter, they get to see stuff they may not have before, and for the general public, they can react however they want. Some are freaked out by it, while others tend to have a new appreciation for something they’ve only seen sensationalized.
I know I’ve rambled a bit but I’m very proud of this film, and I hope that people won’t judge me by the trailer.
I am the filmmaker whose trailer everyone is talking about here. I should have been more sensitive than to confuse people in the body mod community with this. The movie is actually utterly different in tone from the trailer. I made the trailer just to get the attention of prospective buyers who to get them to want to see the whole thing. The trailer will never be seen on television or in theatres. I made the film very consciously in an extremely even handed way; no judgments. There’s absolutely no freak show or horror film mentality to it whatsoever. All participants speak for themselves, and the editing of their comments is designed to keep the story clear and moving in a forward direction only. I filmed this over a three year span. I’m proud to say that one of the first things that people say about this film is that it’s not remotely exploitive. But it’s also not a promotional film for Steve either. This is entirely my take on his life and times. Steve very methodically takes the viewer through his development from working with his Dad (who’s also in the film) through the development of his implants. (We see his first ones, etc.) We see many procedures up close which he’s never allowed to be seen on film before. We get to know about some of his relationships and about some of the people he’s done work on, particularly those who represent Steve’s “firsts” in terms of techniques that were new at the time. Then the film transitions into a bit of a background on suspension which includes two original Catlin drawings of the O-Kee-Pa from 1833. There is a suspension by Fakir and 4 by Stelarc who graciously and generously contributed his footage. And then we see how Fakir and Stelarc inspired the formation of Steve’s suspension group, Life Suspended. I feel that unlike other films dealing with this subject matter, it better represents for the general public clear answers to all the ‘why’ questions that people tend to ask, but without sensationalizing anything. For those who are familiar with the subject matter, they get to see stuff they may not have before, and for the general public, they can react however they want. Some are freaked out by it, while others tend to have a new appreciation for something they’ve only seen sensationalized.
I know I’ve rambled a bit but I’m very proud of this film, and I hope that people won’t judge me by the trailer.
I am the filmmaker whose trailer everyone is talking about here. I should have been more sensitive than to confuse people in the body mod community with this. The movie is actually utterly different in tone from the trailer. I made the trailer just to get the attention of prospective buyers who to get them to want to see the whole thing. The trailer will never be seen on television or in theatres. I made the film very consciously in an extremely even handed way; no judgments. There’s absolutely no freak show or horror film mentality to it whatsoever. All participants speak for themselves, and the editing of their comments is designed to keep the story clear and moving in a forward direction only. I filmed this over a three year span. I’m proud to say that one of the first things that people say about this film is that it’s not remotely exploitive. But it’s also not a promotional film for Steve either. This is entirely my take on his life and times. Steve very methodically takes the viewer through his development from working with his Dad (who’s also in the film) through the development of his implants. (We see his first ones, etc.) We see many procedures up close which he’s never allowed to be seen on film before. We get to know about some of his relationships and about some of the people he’s done work on, particularly those who represent Steve’s “firsts” in terms of techniques that were new at the time. Then the film transitions into a bit of a background on suspension which includes two original Catlin drawings of the O-Kee-Pa from 1833. There is a suspension by Fakir and 4 by Stelarc who graciously and generously contributed his footage. And then we see how Fakir and Stelarc inspired the formation of Steve’s suspension group, Life Suspended. I feel that unlike other films dealing with this subject matter, it better represents for the general public clear answers to all the ‘why’ questions that people tend to ask, but without sensationalizing anything. For those who are familiar with the subject matter, they get to see stuff they may not have before, and for the general public, they can react however they want. Some are freaked out by it, while others tend to have a new appreciation for something they’ve only seen sensationalized.
I know I’ve rambled a bit but I’m very proud of this film, and I hope that people won’t judge me by the trailer.
I am the filmmaker whose trailer everyone is talking about here. I should have been more sensitive than to confuse people in the body mod community with this. The movie is actually utterly different in tone from the trailer. I made the trailer just to get the attention of prospective buyers who to get them to want to see the whole thing. The trailer will never be seen on television or in theatres. I made the film very consciously in an extremely even handed way; no judgments. There’s absolutely no freak show or horror film mentality to it whatsoever. All participants speak for themselves, and the editing of their comments is designed to keep the story clear and moving in a forward direction only. I filmed this over a three year span. I’m proud to say that one of the first things that people say about this film is that it’s not remotely exploitive. But it’s also not a promotional film for Steve either. This is entirely my take on his life and times. Steve very methodically takes the viewer through his development from working with his Dad (who’s also in the film) through the development of his implants. (We see his first ones, etc.) We see many procedures up close which he’s never allowed to be seen on film before. We get to know about some of his relationships and about some of the people he’s done work on, particularly those who represent Steve’s “firsts” in terms of techniques that were new at the time. Then the film transitions into a bit of a background on suspension which includes two original Catlin drawings of the O-Kee-Pa from 1833. There is a suspension by Fakir and 4 by Stelarc who graciously and generously contributed his footage. And then we see how Fakir and Stelarc inspired the formation of Steve’s suspension group, Life Suspended. I feel that unlike other films dealing with this subject matter, it better represents for the general public clear answers to all the ‘why’ questions that people tend to ask, but without sensationalizing anything. For those who are familiar with the subject matter, they get to see stuff they may not have before, and for the general public, they can react however they want. Some are freaked out by it, while others tend to have a new appreciation for something they’ve only seen sensationalized.
I know I’ve rambled a bit but I’m very proud of this film, and I hope that people won’t judge me by the trailer.
I’m not particularly worried about the content on the whole. What I worry about is that the trailer kind of “dares” the authorities to charge someone…..
I’m not particularly worried about the content on the whole. What I worry about is that the trailer kind of “dares” the authorities to charge someone…..
I’m not particularly worried about the content on the whole. What I worry about is that the trailer kind of “dares” the authorities to charge someone…..
I’m not particularly worried about the content on the whole. What I worry about is that the trailer kind of “dares” the authorities to charge someone…..
#55 Shannon: I absolutely agree the trailer is a kind of “dare” display
#46 Mitch:
“3. Steve was instrumental in developing the Arizona set of laws concerning these practices. He was involved politically at that level to writing the documents for medical and non medical use. IF more of us were as political, as accessible, as in the public as Steve is, than perhaps this issue would be resolved by US and not BY THEM… ”
Some of us personally feel that those laws put in place, were put in place far too early…And were simply done so on the biased views of Steve and others who had people perhaps willing to listen/follow what they say.
Much like certain states that are newly allowing tattooing, yet require ignorant requirements to become tattoo artists.
Don’t get me wrong the laws made, I think, are GREAT…But if you ask me they were implemented too soon.
Its a case of what came first, the chicken or the egg?
How can you make laws ALLOWING us to perform medical/surgical cosmetic procedures on individuals, even though none of us have proper medical schooling/training?
There is no standardized testing/training for someone to become a Body Modification Artist/Practioner…So how can you have laws BACKING something that has no proper training?
To me that just doesn’t make sense…Other than the fact that Steve managed to sway political parties into listening to him and believing him and even partially supporting him.
But like I said not EVERYONE is Steve Haworth…For one Steve Haworth, there’s a good larger number of sub-par skilled individuals attempting these procedures.
#55 Shannon: I absolutely agree the trailer is a kind of “dare” display
#46 Mitch:
“3. Steve was instrumental in developing the Arizona set of laws concerning these practices. He was involved politically at that level to writing the documents for medical and non medical use. IF more of us were as political, as accessible, as in the public as Steve is, than perhaps this issue would be resolved by US and not BY THEM… ”
Some of us personally feel that those laws put in place, were put in place far too early…And were simply done so on the biased views of Steve and others who had people perhaps willing to listen/follow what they say.
Much like certain states that are newly allowing tattooing, yet require ignorant requirements to become tattoo artists.
Don’t get me wrong the laws made, I think, are GREAT…But if you ask me they were implemented too soon.
Its a case of what came first, the chicken or the egg?
How can you make laws ALLOWING us to perform medical/surgical cosmetic procedures on individuals, even though none of us have proper medical schooling/training?
There is no standardized testing/training for someone to become a Body Modification Artist/Practioner…So how can you have laws BACKING something that has no proper training?
To me that just doesn’t make sense…Other than the fact that Steve managed to sway political parties into listening to him and believing him and even partially supporting him.
But like I said not EVERYONE is Steve Haworth…For one Steve Haworth, there’s a good larger number of sub-par skilled individuals attempting these procedures.
#55 Shannon: I absolutely agree the trailer is a kind of “dare” display
#46 Mitch:
“3. Steve was instrumental in developing the Arizona set of laws concerning these practices. He was involved politically at that level to writing the documents for medical and non medical use. IF more of us were as political, as accessible, as in the public as Steve is, than perhaps this issue would be resolved by US and not BY THEM… ”
Some of us personally feel that those laws put in place, were put in place far too early…And were simply done so on the biased views of Steve and others who had people perhaps willing to listen/follow what they say.
Much like certain states that are newly allowing tattooing, yet require ignorant requirements to become tattoo artists.
Don’t get me wrong the laws made, I think, are GREAT…But if you ask me they were implemented too soon.
Its a case of what came first, the chicken or the egg?
How can you make laws ALLOWING us to perform medical/surgical cosmetic procedures on individuals, even though none of us have proper medical schooling/training?
There is no standardized testing/training for someone to become a Body Modification Artist/Practioner…So how can you have laws BACKING something that has no proper training?
To me that just doesn’t make sense…Other than the fact that Steve managed to sway political parties into listening to him and believing him and even partially supporting him.
But like I said not EVERYONE is Steve Haworth…For one Steve Haworth, there’s a good larger number of sub-par skilled individuals attempting these procedures.
#55 Shannon: I absolutely agree the trailer is a kind of “dare” display
#46 Mitch:
“3. Steve was instrumental in developing the Arizona set of laws concerning these practices. He was involved politically at that level to writing the documents for medical and non medical use. IF more of us were as political, as accessible, as in the public as Steve is, than perhaps this issue would be resolved by US and not BY THEM… ”
Some of us personally feel that those laws put in place, were put in place far too early…And were simply done so on the biased views of Steve and others who had people perhaps willing to listen/follow what they say.
Much like certain states that are newly allowing tattooing, yet require ignorant requirements to become tattoo artists.
Don’t get me wrong the laws made, I think, are GREAT…But if you ask me they were implemented too soon.
Its a case of what came first, the chicken or the egg?
How can you make laws ALLOWING us to perform medical/surgical cosmetic procedures on individuals, even though none of us have proper medical schooling/training?
There is no standardized testing/training for someone to become a Body Modification Artist/Practioner…So how can you have laws BACKING something that has no proper training?
To me that just doesn’t make sense…Other than the fact that Steve managed to sway political parties into listening to him and believing him and even partially supporting him.
But like I said not EVERYONE is Steve Haworth…For one Steve Haworth, there’s a good larger number of sub-par skilled individuals attempting these procedures.
The quote “you are either born to suspend or you are not” suggests that these people are different from the “normal”, that they are somehow special or different, which suggests they should be treated differently from all other people – in the eyes of the law that often means “deeply disturbed individuals”, “perverts”, “violent”, “mentally ill” etc., and many people would love to see them locked up in a prison/mental facility. In my opinion, it would be better to show modded people as normal people, which they are in a sense that they are not criminals. Yes, sure, they have often been through more shit in life, which lead them down the path of rituals and extreme mods, but that’s not to say they are completely nuts. I just think that isolating these people like that will give the wrong impression to the rest of teh world, especially the folks uneducated/inexperienced in all things body mods/rituals. Hmm.
The quote “you are either born to suspend or you are not” suggests that these people are different from the “normal”, that they are somehow special or different, which suggests they should be treated differently from all other people – in the eyes of the law that often means “deeply disturbed individuals”, “perverts”, “violent”, “mentally ill” etc., and many people would love to see them locked up in a prison/mental facility. In my opinion, it would be better to show modded people as normal people, which they are in a sense that they are not criminals. Yes, sure, they have often been through more shit in life, which lead them down the path of rituals and extreme mods, but that’s not to say they are completely nuts. I just think that isolating these people like that will give the wrong impression to the rest of teh world, especially the folks uneducated/inexperienced in all things body mods/rituals. Hmm.
The quote “you are either born to suspend or you are not” suggests that these people are different from the “normal”, that they are somehow special or different, which suggests they should be treated differently from all other people – in the eyes of the law that often means “deeply disturbed individuals”, “perverts”, “violent”, “mentally ill” etc., and many people would love to see them locked up in a prison/mental facility. In my opinion, it would be better to show modded people as normal people, which they are in a sense that they are not criminals. Yes, sure, they have often been through more shit in life, which lead them down the path of rituals and extreme mods, but that’s not to say they are completely nuts. I just think that isolating these people like that will give the wrong impression to the rest of teh world, especially the folks uneducated/inexperienced in all things body mods/rituals. Hmm.
The quote “you are either born to suspend or you are not” suggests that these people are different from the “normal”, that they are somehow special or different, which suggests they should be treated differently from all other people – in the eyes of the law that often means “deeply disturbed individuals”, “perverts”, “violent”, “mentally ill” etc., and many people would love to see them locked up in a prison/mental facility. In my opinion, it would be better to show modded people as normal people, which they are in a sense that they are not criminals. Yes, sure, they have often been through more shit in life, which lead them down the path of rituals and extreme mods, but that’s not to say they are completely nuts. I just think that isolating these people like that will give the wrong impression to the rest of teh world, especially the folks uneducated/inexperienced in all things body mods/rituals. Hmm.
#57, I think the point being made by Steve, is that he’s not a person who was made to suspend. Others are. The preview’s editing is obviously going to be different than the actual documentary.
I’ve watched quite a bit of the shooting of this over the last six or so years, and I really think Larry Silverman is going to do a great job with it. He’s the same guy who shot my wife’s Ripley piece, and tons of other non-freakshow stuff which came out great.
Oh, and I’m in this! Breathing fire for like a quarter second. Haha!
#57, I think the point being made by Steve, is that he’s not a person who was made to suspend. Others are. The preview’s editing is obviously going to be different than the actual documentary.
I’ve watched quite a bit of the shooting of this over the last six or so years, and I really think Larry Silverman is going to do a great job with it. He’s the same guy who shot my wife’s Ripley piece, and tons of other non-freakshow stuff which came out great.
Oh, and I’m in this! Breathing fire for like a quarter second. Haha!
#57, I think the point being made by Steve, is that he’s not a person who was made to suspend. Others are. The preview’s editing is obviously going to be different than the actual documentary.
I’ve watched quite a bit of the shooting of this over the last six or so years, and I really think Larry Silverman is going to do a great job with it. He’s the same guy who shot my wife’s Ripley piece, and tons of other non-freakshow stuff which came out great.
Oh, and I’m in this! Breathing fire for like a quarter second. Haha!
#57, I think the point being made by Steve, is that he’s not a person who was made to suspend. Others are. The preview’s editing is obviously going to be different than the actual documentary.
I’ve watched quite a bit of the shooting of this over the last six or so years, and I really think Larry Silverman is going to do a great job with it. He’s the same guy who shot my wife’s Ripley piece, and tons of other non-freakshow stuff which came out great.
Oh, and I’m in this! Breathing fire for like a quarter second. Haha!
please, let’s not be dicks about it. I don’t like to be hung by hooks and neither does 95% of the population. I don”t have a tattoo on my penis nor have I ever considered lopping off a piece of my body. I have tattoos and will never consider them the norm. So don’t think that you’re special. We’re all freaks looking for attention. Go get a Jolly Roger on your arm, or maybe a star
please, let’s not be dicks about it. I don’t like to be hung by hooks and neither does 95% of the population. I don”t have a tattoo on my penis nor have I ever considered lopping off a piece of my body. I have tattoos and will never consider them the norm. So don’t think that you’re special. We’re all freaks looking for attention. Go get a Jolly Roger on your arm, or maybe a star
please, let’s not be dicks about it. I don’t like to be hung by hooks and neither does 95% of the population. I don”t have a tattoo on my penis nor have I ever considered lopping off a piece of my body. I have tattoos and will never consider them the norm. So don’t think that you’re special. We’re all freaks looking for attention. Go get a Jolly Roger on your arm, or maybe a star
please, let’s not be dicks about it. I don’t like to be hung by hooks and neither does 95% of the population. I don”t have a tattoo on my penis nor have I ever considered lopping off a piece of my body. I have tattoos and will never consider them the norm. So don’t think that you’re special. We’re all freaks looking for attention. Go get a Jolly Roger on your arm, or maybe a star
Trailers are about creating hype and advertising a film to a certain type of audience. The modified community is a built-in audience (many of us know Haworth’s name and would be interested in seeing a film involving modifications), so this trailer is serving the purpose of marketing the film to other audiences–not us. While we may not agree with the tone it sets, the shock value is likely to attract a wider audience. We just have to hope the subject matter is presented well in the film itself. 😉
Trailers are about creating hype and advertising a film to a certain type of audience. The modified community is a built-in audience (many of us know Haworth’s name and would be interested in seeing a film involving modifications), so this trailer is serving the purpose of marketing the film to other audiences–not us. While we may not agree with the tone it sets, the shock value is likely to attract a wider audience. We just have to hope the subject matter is presented well in the film itself. 😉
Trailers are about creating hype and advertising a film to a certain type of audience. The modified community is a built-in audience (many of us know Haworth’s name and would be interested in seeing a film involving modifications), so this trailer is serving the purpose of marketing the film to other audiences–not us. While we may not agree with the tone it sets, the shock value is likely to attract a wider audience. We just have to hope the subject matter is presented well in the film itself. 😉
Trailers are about creating hype and advertising a film to a certain type of audience. The modified community is a built-in audience (many of us know Haworth’s name and would be interested in seeing a film involving modifications), so this trailer is serving the purpose of marketing the film to other audiences–not us. While we may not agree with the tone it sets, the shock value is likely to attract a wider audience. We just have to hope the subject matter is presented well in the film itself. 😉
this looks like an awesome movie, and i think the horror sence that everyones getting is just the suspence thats trying to be built up for the video, i didnt get a horror sence to it, tho at the same time i can understand alot of people seeing that cuz theres people screaming n getting cut open. things really go down like that, tho some, not all, practitioners use anistetics, so thats still not entirely true.
as far as him pushing for someone to come after him…. atleast hes calling them out rather than him having them kick in his front door to lock him up for having a family pic n being held in prison for years. its sad to loose a big pioneer, but with this going out, it could definatly pull some attention to the rest of the world.
#58 its true that people r ment to hang or not, doesnt mean theyre any special, everyones pain tollerance is different, everyone heals differently… take into considering that not everyones skin streaches the same. i was told i had awesome skin for hanging, and it was always a breaze for me. tho id talked to other and have seen others struggle tremendously doing just a pull. hooks arent for everyone. its just a matter of accepting what ur anatomy allows u todo
this looks like an awesome movie, and i think the horror sence that everyones getting is just the suspence thats trying to be built up for the video, i didnt get a horror sence to it, tho at the same time i can understand alot of people seeing that cuz theres people screaming n getting cut open. things really go down like that, tho some, not all, practitioners use anistetics, so thats still not entirely true.
as far as him pushing for someone to come after him…. atleast hes calling them out rather than him having them kick in his front door to lock him up for having a family pic n being held in prison for years. its sad to loose a big pioneer, but with this going out, it could definatly pull some attention to the rest of the world.
#58 its true that people r ment to hang or not, doesnt mean theyre any special, everyones pain tollerance is different, everyone heals differently… take into considering that not everyones skin streaches the same. i was told i had awesome skin for hanging, and it was always a breaze for me. tho id talked to other and have seen others struggle tremendously doing just a pull. hooks arent for everyone. its just a matter of accepting what ur anatomy allows u todo
this looks like an awesome movie, and i think the horror sence that everyones getting is just the suspence thats trying to be built up for the video, i didnt get a horror sence to it, tho at the same time i can understand alot of people seeing that cuz theres people screaming n getting cut open. things really go down like that, tho some, not all, practitioners use anistetics, so thats still not entirely true.
as far as him pushing for someone to come after him…. atleast hes calling them out rather than him having them kick in his front door to lock him up for having a family pic n being held in prison for years. its sad to loose a big pioneer, but with this going out, it could definatly pull some attention to the rest of the world.
#58 its true that people r ment to hang or not, doesnt mean theyre any special, everyones pain tollerance is different, everyone heals differently… take into considering that not everyones skin streaches the same. i was told i had awesome skin for hanging, and it was always a breaze for me. tho id talked to other and have seen others struggle tremendously doing just a pull. hooks arent for everyone. its just a matter of accepting what ur anatomy allows u todo
this looks like an awesome movie, and i think the horror sence that everyones getting is just the suspence thats trying to be built up for the video, i didnt get a horror sence to it, tho at the same time i can understand alot of people seeing that cuz theres people screaming n getting cut open. things really go down like that, tho some, not all, practitioners use anistetics, so thats still not entirely true.
as far as him pushing for someone to come after him…. atleast hes calling them out rather than him having them kick in his front door to lock him up for having a family pic n being held in prison for years. its sad to loose a big pioneer, but with this going out, it could definatly pull some attention to the rest of the world.
#58 its true that people r ment to hang or not, doesnt mean theyre any special, everyones pain tollerance is different, everyone heals differently… take into considering that not everyones skin streaches the same. i was told i had awesome skin for hanging, and it was always a breaze for me. tho id talked to other and have seen others struggle tremendously doing just a pull. hooks arent for everyone. its just a matter of accepting what ur anatomy allows u todo
any dates set for a release of this? id love to get it when it comes out
any dates set for a release of this? id love to get it when it comes out
any dates set for a release of this? id love to get it when it comes out
any dates set for a release of this? id love to get it when it comes out
I’m really not ready for another video that portrays the modified culture as a radical, deviant, pain-loving (just me personally, not speaking for everyone :)) band of rude individuals.
I don’t want to alienate anyone who is friends with, looks up to, or was in the film “Modified”, but I was disgusted with at least 50% of the comments made. (Please do not confuse this for disgust or disapproval of those interviewed, just some of the broad comments that were meant to represent our entire community.)
If there was a way we could get a neutral, informative, and open concensus of a larger number of people, I feel that the end result would represent us much better.
I’m really not ready for another video that portrays the modified culture as a radical, deviant, pain-loving (just me personally, not speaking for everyone :)) band of rude individuals.
I don’t want to alienate anyone who is friends with, looks up to, or was in the film “Modified”, but I was disgusted with at least 50% of the comments made. (Please do not confuse this for disgust or disapproval of those interviewed, just some of the broad comments that were meant to represent our entire community.)
If there was a way we could get a neutral, informative, and open concensus of a larger number of people, I feel that the end result would represent us much better.