A video purportedly shows a woman getting eaten by an alligator while posing for a photograph along a riverbank. It’s 2016, and deactivating all of my accounts would be preposterous because the future is (sadly) moving progressively towards social media. I was a victim of bullying (verbal & physical) for being overweight. However, the fog causes Judd to lose sight of her, and Lynette is saved by a passing car. That’s a whole other blogpost, though. When third grade rolled around, I found myself in a new school where I didn’t know anybody. Consumed with madness, Judd chases the three survivors into the swamp, where he is finally attacked and killed by his own pet reptile. Was that really a problem? It would be silly of me to detach myself completely from that world. Crocodile Eat A Girl While Taking Photo Shoot For Selfie. I was so onboard the social media train at a young age, that I was practically leading it by the time I was 9. … Throughout the year, I made a couple friends I guess but third grade was definitely one of the worst years of my life. Some days later, a fractious couple, the outgoing Faye and the disturbed Roy, arrive at the hotel, along with their young daughter, Angie. No good can come from giving an 8-year-old their own cell and computer with full internet access whenever they deemed fit. Later, Harvey Wood and his daughter Libby also arrive at the Starlight Hotel, seeking information on the now-deceased Clara, who is Harvey's runaway daughter, but they leave when Judd denies having seen her. I grew up in a somewhat pampered environment. The track EATEN ALIVE was a total mess and everything from the song to the picture sleeve turned me off. “I almost died twice today and I won’t make it three by going with you.” I opened the driver side door. "[12] TV Guide awarded the film two out of five stars, stating, "Although Eaten Alive is not so unusual or terrifying as Texas Chainsaw, Hooper does a fine job of building up the Southern-gothic atmosphere and continues his brilliant use of sound to enhance the sense of unease and suspense. "[13] Keith Phipps from The A.V. ( Log Out /  Exclusive seen a girl was eaten alive by an alligator. From Facebook and Twitter, to Tumblr and Instagram, to Snapchat and YouTube, to even Pinterest and Polyvore. Eaten Alive (known under various alternate titles, including Death Trap, Horror Hotel, and Starlight Slaughter) is a 1976 American horror film directed by Tobe Hooper,[1] and written by Kim Henkel, Alvin L. Fast, and Mardi Rustam. [11], Dennis Schwartz from Ozus' World Movie Reviews gave the film a grade C+, writing, "This is so much the opposite of a Hollywood film, as Hooper could [not] care less that he has shot such a disturbing film that makes for an uncomfortable watch. I was eaten alive by social media and the entire virtual world. Accompanied by Sheriff Martin, Harvey and Libby question Miss Hattie, who also denies ever seeing Clara. What I would post, how I would edit it, where it would go, etc. I wasn’t eaten alive by some sort of animal, but I definitely have been consumed by a monster outside of my control: social media. Literary / Story. Tags Modify History. I was so in need of getting out of my loser-status. That’s when I got my first cell-phone and laptop. [5] Hooper's good relationship with his actors remained intact, though. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Story: Crocodile swallows up a girl near lake.. Other Versions. The fact: The events of Eaten Alive, which also went by the alternate titles Death Trap, Horror Hotel, and Starlight Slaughter, were based on the real life "alligator killer," Joe Ball. Suffering from his own demented sexual frustrations, Judd attacks Clara with a pitchfork, then chases her outside, where she is attacked and eaten by his pet Nile crocodile that lives in the swamp beside the hotel. Whether she is lost in a parallel universe, kidnapped in the scorching Tunisian desert, or eaten alive by the blood-sucking denizens of tropical north Queensland, King's storiespoignant, quirky, and often quite funnyare always inspiring and entertaining. And if things get too scary, we tell ourselves it’s make-believe. [8][4] Its gratuitous violence became the focal point of many social critics in the UK, including a very vocal crusader for the moral minority Mary Whitehouse, and consequently all video copies were removed from retail stores. I’m an 18-year-old girl who is a pro at the Internet. Meanwhile, after being kicked out of a bar by the sheriff, Buck and his underaged girlfriend Lynette venture to the Starlight, much to the annoyance of Judd. [7], Although passed with cuts for its theatrical release in Britain in 1978, when Eaten Alive was released on home video by VIPCO under the title Death Trap in 1982, the film became one of the first of the so-called "video nasties" to be prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act 1959. I noticed that every one of my thoughts revolved around social media. Even so, since Diana had recently bounced back somewhat with the SWEPT AWAY project, I didn't expect the singles from EATEN ALIVE to fail on the pop charts so badly. Not only do I have these accounts, but I am also super active on each and every one of them. Further details may exist on the, "Eaten Alive: the bizarre true story behind Tobe Hooper's alligator horror movie", "Eaten Alive - Movie Reviews and Movie Ratings", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eaten_Alive&oldid=1001874919, Articles to be expanded from November 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 January 2021, at 20:09. The film stars Carolyn Jones, Neville Brand, Roberta Collins, Robert Englund, William Finley, Marilyn Burns, Janus Blythe, and Kyle Richards. Fast forward 10 years, and nothing has changed. Real social skills. Okay, so, the title is probably a bit misleading. Change ). Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Shortly after their arrival, the family dog, Snoopy, is brutally attacked by the resident crocodile, which sends little Angie into shock. [2], Working under the title Death Trap, Eaten Alive was filmed entirely on the sound stages of Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California, which had a large-scale pool that could double as a swamp. The lyrics of “Eaten” describe the fantasy of a man who wants to be eaten alive. Beyond Cannibalism: The True Story of the Donner Party The 19th-century pioneers set out for a new life when America was gobbling up land as fast as possible. In Titus Groan, Titus's father Sepulchrave is eaten alive by a flock of owls. Eaten Alive! I realized that all of the conversations that happened online lasted for hours, whereas my real conversations would only last a couple minutes because I lacked a lot of social skills. Alligator Eats Girl Taking a Photograph. Okay, so, the title is probably a bit misleading. --If you were eaten by a snake.-- ... You shivered in disgust, realizing the snake was going to swallow you whole and alive! But when does it become a problem? When Clyde ( Jeffrey Dean Morgan) takes his children to a yard sale during their visit with him, he picks up the Dybbuk Box after his daughter, Emily (Natasha Calis), takes an interest in it. [10], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 29% based on 14 reviews, with a weighted average rating of 4.4/10. I began noticing my social media addiction at the beginning of this year. She runs into the woods screaming, and is pursued by Judd. Me, being the vulnerable fat girl that I was, felt desperate to be included. Everyone’s active on at least one social networking thing. 3. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I realized that I had spent all of my teenage years online, posting everything about my life that had no profound meaning whatsoever. In the movie, Clyde and Stephanie are a separated couple who share custody of their two children, Emily and Hannah. John opened the passenger side. Clara makes her way to the decrepit Starlight Hotel, located deep in the remote swampland of rural Texas, where she encounters the hotel's mentally disturbed proprietor, Judd. 5. For other uses, see, Please expand the article to include this information. When Buck hears screams coming from Faye's room, he tries to rescue her, but is pushed into the swamp by Judd and devoured by the crocodile. No, I wasn’t raised in a gold mansion or spoiled with baby clothes from Burberry and Chanel, but I was very much able to get whatever I wanted as a prepubescent child. Cristina Amaral, 44, was found decayed and buried in … Don’t let this end that way. Italian theatrical release poster Directed byUmberto Lenzi Produced by Luciano Martino Mina Loy Screenplay byUmberto Lenzi Starring Robert Kerman Janet Agren Music byBudy Maglione CinematographyFederico Zanni Edited byEugenio Alabiso Production company Dana Film Release date 20 March 1980 Running time 91 minutes CountryItaly Eaten Alive! Did Buck's underage girlfriend ever the loving she desired? Oh, God, I thought to myself, I don’t want to die. You can’t leave anyway I have the keys.” I got out of the car and began to walk away. Eaten Alive: A True Story. I miss being able to appreciate real sunlight, as opposed to the one set as my desktop background. When the film was finally re-released on VHS in 1992, the BBFC edited out about 25 seconds from the original cut. Whether it’s watching pointless cat videos on Facebook, laughing at memes on Tumblr, or stalking Twitter fights between celebrities; we’re all addicted to one form of social media and that’s okay. Lost, Kidnapped, Eaten Alive! That Hooper takes us down a different road than the usual trashy, macabre, and grisly horror flick, doesn't make it a special film worth seeking out. Others will find it interesting, informative and hopefully educational. ( Log Out /  “Fine then leave, but don’t call me when you’re about to be eaten alive. That’s why I started my social media detox. I was just a girl who liked to be active online and gain followers and friends from all over the world. Harvey returns to the creepy swamp hotel alone, while Libby goes for dinner and drinks with the sheriff. [9] The film was eventually released in its uncut version on DVD in 2000. written by: Jim Bates . The Internet consumed and blinded me until it was the only thing I thought about. In retaliation, Roy goes out to kill the carnivorous swamp creature, but is stabbed and killed by Judd, who is wielding a large scythe. Throughout my 10 years on the social media train, I never really thought I had a problem. He supposedly fed the bodies to his crocodiles. True stories from a curious traveler by Laurie McAndish King. 2. My childhood prior to moving was all about biking, skating, and playing outside. Judd then straps Faye onto her bed and attempts to grab Angie, but she is able to escape and hides under the hotel's porch. At the very least we can learn from someone else’s mistakes.Night Of The Grizzly chronicles the last remaining moments of Tim Treadwell’s and Amie Huguenard’s lives, the discovery and investigation revolving around their deaths and wh… is a 1980 Italian horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi. I post photos, thoughts, videos, and everything in between. My parents had respectable jobs, and I lived in one of the most booming cities in the world. "[15] Bill Gibron of PopMatters rated the film 6/10 stars, noting the film's sloppy script, poor lighting, and lack of narrative sense, but stated that the film was "so undeniably inept, so horrendously hobbled, so gosh-darn god awful that it’s friggin’ great! Maybe panic. After Harvey discovers a captive Faye in her hotel room, Judd murders him, once again implementing his large scythe. The song is inspired by a true story which took place in Germany. Joining our hosts this week is their hilarious friend, Eric Schmidt. I had a MySpace account, Facebook, and that whole MSN thing. Eaten Alive A courageous mercenary journeys to the New Guinea jungle to find a missing young woman. True story behind urban legend traces back to Houston 'Candyman' murder. I have an account on almost every single social media platform out there. What could that have possibly meant? Cato in The Hunger Games is ripped apart by dogs for twenty hours on end. I forgot all about my actual life trying to find a virtual one. Maybe it was my delirium. True stories from a curious traveler. Search Menu Main Menu. Gather up yer' gators, because Jake and Trisha are about to hit the swamps to see if there's a shred of truth behind Tobe Hopper's Eaten Alive! Lynette runs outside and is seen by Judd. 'Eaten Alive' (1976) The film is based on the true story of Joe Ball, a serial killer who murdered more than 20 women in the 1930s. Was given access to the creepy swamp hotel alone, while Libby goes for dinner and drinks with Sheriff... 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