I don’t want to do an intro at this point (might edit one in later), as this is aimed at those who’ve seen both films, but I’ve just seen this tweet referenced in a (reasonably legitimate) review, and whilst I see the broader point, I’m still slightly perplexed.
madeline!
@vhsvvitch
“Orphan: First Kill is one of the best class-conscious horror films I've ever seen, I think. Unafraid to take aim at sacred targets and root for the people they hurt - disabled folks, poor folks, undocumented folks. There was nothing wrong with Esther 💔 ”
pic.twitter.com/B0X61iXd3P
10/08/2022, 14:54
Full disclosure: I have a tender spot for the first one and I really enjoyed the sequel, might even say loved it unless I change my mind tomorrow once I’ve thought about it a bit longer, but this seems like a very extreme take (especially the “nothing wrong with Esther” part). And I say that as someone who always without exception roots for villains, but I just don’t see how one can argue nothing is wrong with her, even if the family are ****s who hate immigrants and
. It appears to be a kind of Hannibal-like approach where the other characters are even worse etc., but “nothing wrong”, seriously?
Am I missing something? If anything, it seems like an incredibly politicised take that’s a bit disingenuous.
P.S. Yes, I know Twitter is not a legitimate source, etc, etc., I work in the media, but on this particular occasion I had a feeling that there was a point being made which the review was happy to reference and which I found kind of weirdly juvenile/extreme. Imo “something” is clearly wrong with her, and both films, whatever their flaws, do a pretty decent job of keeping it usefully vague.
Thoughts/perspective appreciated!
madeline!
@vhsvvitch
“Orphan: First Kill is one of the best class-conscious horror films I've ever seen, I think. Unafraid to take aim at sacred targets and root for the people they hurt - disabled folks, poor folks, undocumented folks. There was nothing wrong with Esther 💔 ”
pic.twitter.com/B0X61iXd3P
10/08/2022, 14:54
Full disclosure: I have a tender spot for the first one and I really enjoyed the sequel, might even say loved it unless I change my mind tomorrow once I’ve thought about it a bit longer, but this seems like a very extreme take (especially the “nothing wrong with Esther” part). And I say that as someone who always without exception roots for villains, but I just don’t see how one can argue nothing is wrong with her, even if the family are ****s who hate immigrants and
Am I missing something? If anything, it seems like an incredibly politicised take that’s a bit disingenuous.
P.S. Yes, I know Twitter is not a legitimate source, etc, etc., I work in the media, but on this particular occasion I had a feeling that there was a point being made which the review was happy to reference and which I found kind of weirdly juvenile/extreme. Imo “something” is clearly wrong with her, and both films, whatever their flaws, do a pretty decent job of keeping it usefully vague.
Thoughts/perspective appreciated!
Last edited by AgrippinaX; 08-29-22 at 04:46 AM.