Controversial Rape Scene

I was on imdb.com and was reading reviews of The Hills Have Eyes. A bunch of people were saying how they walked out of the movie during the rape scene. I saw it on Saturday and not a single person walked out of the theater. Now, I know rape is a terrible thing, and everybody who walked out on it had their right to do so. What I don't understand is why. Rape is a part of life. If they show a violent rape on Lifetime or some such channel it's okay, but in a horror movie it's not. If you go to horror movies you should expect them to try and shock you. I've seen worse like people's heads getting blown off and cannibals. I am in no way advocating rape, just wondering.

They try to appeal to your fears, and rape is an all too real fear. If you're going to see an "R" rated movie (that was originally supposed to be NC-17) you should have a good idea what you're getting into.

 

The rape seen wasn't graphic though anyways, I dont see why people would walk out during it. They didn't show anything, you got the idea what was going on but it wasn't too bad.

 

My thoughts too.

 

I am afraid to see it, I kinda wonder if it will be a let down from the original movie. Did anyone know if they did the bird scene?

 

Do you mean the Parakeet in the trailer? If so then yes. Also I think you may like it better than the original if you are a fan of gore.

 

Cool yes the Parakeet, I have that just like branded in my mind, I can see it so vividly in my mind to this day and I saw it in the drive in when it was a new release so yup you can guess how long ago that was.

 

meh, it wasnt that good of a movie, there was about 5 minutes worth saving, when he wakes up in the container of blood and body parts up until the axe through the eye was all that was good.

 

Though I have not seen the remake of "The Hills Have Eyes", I don't think it could compare to the 1978 original 25-40 minute rape scene in "I Spit on Your Grave" which got it banned in many countries. Anyone that has seen a lot of horror movies wouldn't be shocked or offended. It is actually quite a common element in horror films.

 

man i own i spit on your grave, its a fucking classic, the rape scene is brutal, but what sets it apart from last house on the left, when she goes for revenge, its SO fucking brutal.

 

The rape scene wasn't that graphic. More disturbing then scary. The worst was the breast feeding scene.

I Spit on Your Grave was an awesome movie. Yes the rape scenes were brutal but man does she get them back.

 

why would someone walk out on a rape scene?? what about in the original evil dead movie where the trees raped that girl??? or the rape scene in pulp fiction??

how dumb. they can watch someone getting decapitated, yet cant watch a rape? what the hell.

 

rape scene in pulp fiction?
you mean the gimp?

 

Haven't seen this movie, but always meant to catch it.
Not sure if I'll bother now.
Rape scenes don't really float my boat.
I watched The Accused on tv recently. Thought the rape depicted was a little salicious.
Did they really need to show the pulsating arse cheeks between her legs.
I think the terror of the experience was diminished somewhat by the prolonged flesh on show.
Maybe I'm wrong about it though

 

What's up with simply looking away?


Why spoil a film by walking out of the reason you wanted to essentially watch it? Must be hundreds of scenes that make me shift in my seat (!), but nah.. Watch a horror, OR ANY CONTREVERSIAL MOVIE, and enjoy being shocked.. Enjoy your mind being provoked..

 

Amen

 

yeah, I guess that is a good point
The power of film lies in provoking and challenging us.
Fading a scene into nothingness is a cop-out, no matter how shocking the scene may be.
Just think that if I feel even the smallest sense of titilation from such a scene, I feel pretty uncomfortable within myself.

I'm definitely against censorship though, so I would never argue for it to be banned.

 

I found the original Hills Have Eyes to be a total waste of film. The remake, desparately trying to make a name for itself, has obviously included a few scenes that are supposed to be "controversial" in hopes of scoring more viewers. Where is the originality in Hollywood these days?

"Hmmmmm, let's make an original horror movie!"
"Nah, let's just remake a shitty, old one, throw in a little extra gore and make millions. Brilliance!"

 

Its a remake not a sequel, the sequels were released in the 80s, the original is fucking brilliant.

 

You're right, I'd mistakenly typed "sequel" instead of remake, I've editted it now. However, you're entitled to your opinion on the original, I just thought it was terrible. I spent a lot of time trying to get a hold of a copy of it and when I finally did, I was completely disappointed and bored.

 

Out of curiousity what do you look for in a horror movie, which kinds do you like? have any favorites?