ROTTEN TOMATOES: RT-UK Exclusive: Kevin Smith's Horror Project Revealed Comments

RT-UK Exclusive: Kevin Smith's Horror Project Revealed

by Joe Utichi | April 06, 2007

Summary

Rotten Tomatoes UK can exclusively reveal that Kevin Smith's next project - a horror movie - is called "Red State". Up until now Smith has revealed little about the film other than the fact it's a horror movie and it'll be decidedly less joke-y than his back-catalogue. But, in addition to the title, Smith was keen to give us a head's up on the plot of the film. Back to Article

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FILMCZY writes:
on Apr 06 2007 11:14 AM

You mean "Mallrats" WASN'T a horror movie?

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Zap Rowsdower writes:
on Apr 06 2007 11:27 AM

This sounds like Jersey Girl 2.

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WeaponAndy writes:
on Apr 06 2007 11:29 AM

It sounds interesting enough. Kevin Smith loves his movies, so, we'll see.

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Scarborough Fair writes:
on Apr 06 2007 11:39 AM

I have to agree here, kevin smith is ok and all, but other than chasing amy i can't really think of a film of his i like? at all?

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Jen Yamato writes:
on Apr 06 2007 11:48 AM

Seriously? You guys are insane. Kevin Smith is awesome, funny, self deprecating and self aware. And his films (ok, i haven't seen JG) are supremely watchable and entertaining. What directors in the same milieu do you like better?

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dagreenman18 writes:
on Apr 06 2007 12:09 PM

I like where "Red State" is going. I've actually seen the BBC2 special in question, and Phelps scares the shit out of me. He makes me think"What if people like this monster actually had power? How quickly will it destroy this country?". And that is scarier than any chainsaw wielding killer.

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Now it's dark writes:
on Apr 06 2007 12:09 PM

In reply to this comment (#860492)
There are lots of indie/comedy directors out there who are as good or better. Terry Zwigoff, Todd Solondz, or the Coen Brothers are a few. Only they don't need to promote themselves as a celebrity. I seriously wonder if Smith has ever turned down a gig or interview. But that's what works for him, so whatever.

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lavatory love machine writes:
on Apr 06 2007 12:18 PM

I like kevin smith and all, but this horror thing bothers me

it is like they gave up on making scary movies, meaning movies that can actually make you want to turn the light on if you are watching it at night, and filmmakers only try to make horror movie, meaning bloddy, disgusting, sick and sadisctic, but not scary at all

I remember that scene on the shinning with the guy on the teddy bear outfit giving a blowjob to the guy on the tux, that was more scary than all the horror movies of the last ten year put together

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ThatKevinSmith writes:
on Apr 06 2007 01:37 PM

In reply to this comment (#860495)
"it is like they gave up on making scary movies, meaning movies that can actually make you want to turn the light on if you are watching it at night, and filmmakers only try to make horror movie, meaning bloddy, disgusting, sick and sadisctic, but not scary at all"

Did you read the piece above, sir? That's exactly what I'm NOT doing.

"I remember that scene on the shinning with the guy on the teddy bear outfit giving a blowjob to the guy on the tux, that was more scary than all the horror movies of the last ten year put together"

See - THIS is what I'm going for. Bu we'll see if I achieve it. More than likely, I'll just f*ck it up.

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Mikeal420 writes:
on Apr 06 2007 01:58 PM

In reply to this comment (#860496)
If a fake Kevin Smith can say f*ck, I should be alowed to repeat Jay's song from the opening of "Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back"

On second thought, I love this site too much to be booted.

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ThatKevinSmith writes:
on Apr 06 2007 02:10 PM

In reply to this comment (#860498)
"If a fake Kevin Smith can say *****, I should be alowed to repeat Jay's song from the opening of "Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back"

Sorry - forgot about the non-cursing thing. It's been corrected.

But as for being a fake Kevin Smith...

http://viewaskew.com/theboard/viewtopic.php?p=2113969#2113969

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jake stephans writes:
on Apr 06 2007 02:24 PM

horror flicks need a serious re-working... i hope you can shake it up. there's a lot of hate around here... feels like high school

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Mudhole writes:
on Apr 06 2007 02:29 PM

Kevin -- I'm a film school grad and I'm almost through with my masters in film . I need a job. Willing to relocate. Willing to fellate you if necessary (or even if just allowed). Will accept a starting salary of $0. Let me know.

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Joe Utichi writes:
on Apr 06 2007 02:33 PM

It's definitely that Kevin Smith. Welcome back to the boards, sir, and thanks for a kickass chat today.

As for me, Red State sounds like the sort of horror film I've been wanting for since The Shining. The Descent came pretty close, and I've gotta say I kind-of dig the horror porn flicks of late as a bit of fun, but damnit I want to be scared in the cinema again. I miss it. Best of luck with the write, sir, and I look forward to hearing more.

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Jen Yamato writes:
on Apr 06 2007 02:43 PM

[b]Holy Crap[/b]
Wikipedia Fred Phelps and see why Smith's idea of a Phelps-based horror flick is truly, appropriately frightening.

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MarkMortimer writes:
on Apr 06 2007 02:58 PM

Never heard of him, heard of a few of his films and they didn't appeal to me, so I'm not interested in what he's doing next, but interested enough to show disinterest :)

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the prophet writes:
on Apr 06 2007 03:28 PM

I�ve never really been a Kevin Smith fan (although I do love and often quote the line �it�ll make House party look like House party 2�) so I guess it comes as no surprise that I�m not really wild about this movie. Phelps is certainly a scary guy, and his theatrics and rhetoric at funerals is insulting, but turning his life into a horror movie called �Red State� just seems like a cheap shot at conservatives and Republicans, especially when you consider that the title is essentially equating homophobia and turning religion into an ideology with being a conservative. Unless this movie is to some degree satirical my guess is its going to turn Phelps into a flat character and come across as preachy in the process. The thing that makes Phelps Scary in real life is that on the one hand he can have a family yet on the other hand he can treat everyone else including total strangers who are grieving like crap. He�s completely removed all ideas of forgiveness and hope from Christianity and turned it into weapon for blaming and punishing others. It would seem to me that the best way to get this across would simply be to make a documentary about him. Furthermore, he needs to realize he'll never top the modern political/horror classic "Uncle Sam".

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Bigbrother writes:
on Apr 06 2007 04:08 PM

OK Kevin, I'll ask the question that's on every View Eskew fans mind. Now that Lee is a bigshot over at NBC, when is the made for TV Mallrats sequel gonna get made? My piss poor attempts at humor aside, I loved Mallrats. I know it's probably not the most technically sound or groundbreaking movie you've done, but every time Jay hits LaFours over the head with the baseball bat and delivers the Superman II line I'm useless for about 15 minutes laughing. Don't let the haters get you down.

Ass kissingly yours,

bigbbrother

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lavatory love machine writes:
on Apr 06 2007 04:11 PM

In reply to this comment (#860496)
Hi, Kevin

I did read the article, but I was not talking about you, I was talking in general, that most filmmakers seem to have realize that they are no talented enough to scare people so they try to shock them instead

the last scary movie in english lenguage that I remember is The Others by Alejandro Amenabar

but you doing this kind of film reminds me of another director that I like a lot, Alex de la Iglesia, he went out of his thing and tried to do a scary movie without any funny stuff like usual and it sucked, it-s la habitacion del nino, you should check out to see if you can avoid some of those mistakes

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sox1919 writes:
on Apr 06 2007 05:30 PM

In reply to this comment (#860496)
[b]ok then[/b]
"'I remember that scene on the shinning with the guy on the teddy bear outfit giving a blowjob to the guy on the tux, that was more scary than all the horror movies of the last ten year put together'

See - THIS is what I'm going for. Bu we'll see if I achieve it. More than likely, I'll just ***** it up. "

I'll give the man credit, he backs up what he says, and even KS talked about the first 15 minutes of Jersey Girl, which was the closest thing he's made to Capra or Hughes so far IMO.

As for the scariest things in film, I am a pretty big horror film fan, ever since Halloween was shown to me at age 8 and Alien soon there after. But to be honest, the word here is CREEPY, not scary. I can scare anyone if I catch them offguard, which equates to parlor tricks on film, i.e misdirection. Creepiness stays with you.

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