Professional Assessment of Horror Movie Scenes: Q&A with Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawles
Summary
In this transcript, Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawles, actors from the horror-comedy television series "Ash vs. Evil Dead", provide their professional assessment of several horror movie scenes. They share their opinions on the acting, special effects, and overall quality of the scenes, providing humorous insights throughout the conversation.
Table of Contents
- The Little Monster and the Puppet
- Lack of Originality in the Mask
- Cryogenic Twist
- Classic Motion Picture with Lots of Blood
- Johnny Depp’s Decapitation
- Razor Wire Decapitation and Ghosts from New Zealand
Introduction
As a professional writer and a horror enthusiast, it’s always interesting to hear the opinions of experts on different horror movie scenes. In this blog post, we’re going to delve into the minds of two horror veterans, Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawles, as they provide their professional assessment of several horror movie scenes. Throughout the conversation, they offer humorous insights and witty comments, making this transcript an entertaining read for horror fans and non-horror fans alike.
The Little Monster and the Puppet
The first scene that Campbell and Lawles assess is from an unnamed horror movie. In the scene, a little monster appears and scares the characters. Campbell and Lawles both agree that the moment is cute rather than scary. Campbell jokingly remarks that "up in space," one must "watch the croissant" because "they go bad real quick," causing Lawles to break into laughter. They both find the little monster to be more like a "puppet" than a monster, with Campbell teasing Lawles that "your face is a puppet." Although they don’t find the scene particularly frightening, they do think it’s "cut."
Lack of Originality in the Mask
The second scene involves a character wearing a mask in a horror movie. Campbell comments that he preferred the actor who played the character in the mask in an earlier movie. Commenting on the lack of expressiveness of the character in the mask, Campbell jokes that they need "a little more expression" because "inside that mask, that guy’s acting up a storm." Lawles agrees, pointing out how the stunt guy playing the character’s victim was flailing around too much during the supposed killing scene.
Cryogenic Twist
The third scene that Campbell and Lawles assess is one where a character freezes and then smashes the face of another character. Campbell thinks that the sequence is "nicely twisted," noting that "you freeze her face, then you smash her face. That’s cryogenics taken to a whole new level." They both agree that the scene is well-done, and Lawles comments on how "clever" it is.
Classic Motion Picture with Lots of Blood
The fourth scene Campbell and Lawles assess is a classic one where the killer has an enormous amount of blood. Campbell provides his official opinion on the scene, noting that the female character should not have worn socks, which Lawles finds amusing. Despite the amount of blood and gore in the scene, Campbell doesn’t find it particularly scary, although he recognizes it as a classic horror trope.
Johnny Depp’s Decapitation
The fifth scene Campbell and Lawles discuss features Johnny Depp’s character getting decapitated. Campbell thinks it’s a "pretty good death," and Lawles agrees that it’s "pretty good." They both comment on how much blood is in the scene and how each character seems to get decapitated, joking that "everyone is getting decapitated." They both love the gore and appreciate the effectiveness of the filmmaking.
Razor Wire Decapitation and Ghosts from New Zealand
The final scene they assess features a razor wire decapitation and ghosts from New Zealand. Although Lawles finds the scene fascinating and clever, Campbell less so, calling it "kiwi for shit," which Lawles finds amusing. They both appreciate the overall filmmaking of the scene but have differing opinions on the effectiveness of the ghostly elements.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Campbell and Lawles’ assessment of these horror movie scenes provides a humorous and insightful look into the world of horror cinema. Their comments on the acting, special effects, and overall quality of the scenes are entertaining and informative. Whether you’re a horror fan or not, their professional assessment of these scenes is sure to provide a few laughs and perhaps even encourage you to watch some classic horror movies.
