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"Lesbian Vampire Killers" teases us with a trailerI would like, if you'll indulge me, to talk about why grammar, and particularly syntax, matters. Take, for example, the upcoming film Lesbian Vampire Killers. Right, so what do you infer about this film from those three words? Is it about lesbian vampires who kill? Is it about lesbians who kill vampires? Or is it about people who kill lesbian vampires? See, syntax does matter.
Now, thanks to the first teaser trailer for Lesbian Vampire Killers (which is clearly competing with Snakes on a Plane for least subtle movie title ever), we know the answer. It's about people who kill lesbian vampires. Bummer. Look, I like a good killer flick. I enjoy almost any vampire movie. And, clearly, I love lesbians. But a film about lesbian vampires who just get killed? Hmm, I'm going to need to see more than 51-seconds of cheesy voiceovers and big fonts to know if I'm on board. You see, I don't have a problem with exploitation flicks, but it all depends on who does the exploiting. A film like Bitch Slap, which has a similar tongue-in-cheek B-movie feel, has me salivating all over my stompy feminist combat boots. Why? Because the women are the stars and in charge. They seem to be in on the joke. Also, they’ve brought
But from what little we know about Lesbian Vampire Killers, two guys are the stars and do all the killing. A short comic-book style synopsis on the film's UK website lays out what little plot there is. Two hopeless dudes stumble upon a cursed village where “an army of salacious lesbian vampires” turns any women in town into, well, a salacious lesbian vampire.
So, the purpose of the lesbian vampires is to titillate the men who will in turn then stake the lesbian vampires. Yeah, like I was saying, syntax matters. (I reserve the right to reverse my opinion of Lesbian Vampire Killers if the film turns out to be hilarious and/or if the salacious lesbian vampires turn out to be really, really hot.) Submitted by on January 5, 2009 - 11:00am. |
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Like you said we need to
Like you said we need to see more then a 51 second clip. I'm pretty sure that the Lesbian Vampires are the real heros of this flick even though they are the killers.
-Nathiest
the devil is in the details
killers of lesbian vampires
hmm...still don't know what to think about this movie! don't women always reserve the right to reverse their opinions?
"I have accomplished what I always dreamed of and feared impossible." -Fay Fuller, first woman to summit Mount Rainier
Ugh!
The two blokes are Gavin and Smithy from the British comedy show "Gavin and Stacey".
Anyone else hate that show? haha
I noticed that it was them
I don't Know About That: Lesbian Vampire Killers?
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Just b/c some film puts hot babes into and make two straight men as heros to kill Lesbian vampire killers doesn't mean lesbians going to go see it? Who's their audience? Maybe these vampires happen to be Lesbians? I like vampire movies(only classic cults but if done right I will enjoy the modern vampire films). Here I don't know. Maybe there's some sick and twisted underlying humor I must have missed or something. In others, I'm not feelin' it.
Speaking of vampires,
Don't forget to keep us posted about the new Underworld. When I went to see Milk over the holidays. The movie theatre had posters up already and it's not of
Kate Beckinsalenor of the new leading lady vampire .A line taken from my poem "She" It is SHE who awakens my soul..."
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Wooord
(and) New Underworld movie indeeeeeed.
Hmmm
Can't wait
Well, I for one can't wait to watch this movie.
It just sounds like a fun watch. It's so over the top.
Vampires. Lesbians. And it is set in freaking Wales.
(I, too, reserve the right to reverse my opinion once I've actually seen it)
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The moment I read in the comic synopsis-
"Mate, that sword's got a cock for a handle"
-I threw up a little in my mouth. >:(
So, at first I was willing to give this a shot just for the lolz (because Jesus Christ Vampire Slayer was actually hilarious) but now I kinda sorta don't want to. ever.
honestly i think this looks
honestly i think this looks pretty funny
and i have to say im quite looking forward to seeing it
yeah and as someone above me said
ITS SET IN WALES
ahah
No matter how this turns
No matter how this turns out...
the wording/syntax/grammar/what-ev of the title will always irk me to bits.
grrr
this just looks like a massive piss take. cos really, whatever those two guys do on tv IS just a big massive piss take. i am NOT holding my breathe on this one. it WILL be rubbish.
im sooo loving my capitals at the moment :D
Should be funny
The synopsis on imdb says: "Their women having been enslaved by the local pack of lesbian vampires thanks to an ancient curse, the remaining menfolk of a rural Welsh town send two hapless young lads out onto the moors as a sacrifice"
makes me think, why couldn't a local pack of lesbian vampires have came to my Welsh village to save me from the menfolk. I like how it has put "their women" like the women belonged to the "menfolk" until the lesbian vampires came along.
I do like the look of this film, trouble is I will be rooting for the lesbian vampires
"My life's like a romantic comedy that's never romantic! Or comedic! My life is nothing like a romantic comedy!" - Caitlin (Cashmere Mafia)
WTF!?
That's all I thought whilst watching the trailer. It looks like another one of those movies where the vampires have no personalities and are just interested in screwing and drinking blood, whilst the guys will be running around mindlessly killing them all, or the vampires will be reverted to 'good, straight women' at the end. I have a feeling it is going to be terrible (although the graphics seemed pretty good) but I'll probably end up seeing it anyway on sky or if the reviews turn out to be good because there is some twist.
But I can't wait to see the new Underworld movie! Going with some mates of mine as soon as it comes out on cinema.
Has anyone heard about Lily
Has anyone heard about Lily Allen appearing in this movie? i just read this on mtv.com
http://www.mtv.co.uk/channel/mtvuk/news/03062008/423211/lily_allen_s_les...
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oh hellz yes!!!
laugh out loud
I totally appreciate that
I totally appreciate that the British humour does not appeal to everyone - however as a fellow sarcastic Brit, the film looks hysterical :) I love lily too ... she is often pictured with James Corden so fingers crossed she is in it.
3 of my favourite things
3 of my favourite things vampires, lesbians and wales
and it stars james and mathew from gavin and stacey. ace!
am i going to go see it? oh hells yeah!
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The trailer seems to be very hot and seductive however I have a better idea for the vampires to tease us.
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