Slant Magazine's Ken Hanke reappraised the film as a misunderstood masterpiece that captured "the other-worldly madness of the death of the amateur-night-in-Dixie brand of the American Dream. is a 1980 Italian horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi. 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. Maybe panic. The lyrics of “Eaten” describe the fantasy of a man who wants to be eaten alive. I began noticing my social media addiction at the beginning of this year. Harvey returns to the creepy swamp hotel alone, while Libby goes for dinner and drinks with the sheriff. [3] Shooting on a sound stage instead of a practical location contributed to the atmosphere of the film, which director Tobe Hooper described as a "surrealistic, twilight world. Read at your own discretion. 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. Become a Member Submit a Topic "[16], This article is about the Tobe Hooper horror film. written by: Jim Bates . 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. 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. [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. 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. --If you were eaten by a snake.-- ... You shivered in disgust, realizing the snake was going to swallow you whole and alive! True story behind urban legend traces back to Houston 'Candyman' murder. “Fine then leave, but don’t call me when you’re about to be eaten alive. Story: Crocodile swallows up a girl near lake.. Other Versions. 1. And he was alive the whole time, on live television. 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. 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. [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. When third grade rolled around, I found myself in a new school where I didn’t know anybody. ( Log Out /  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. Voluntarily, because he's batshit insane and suicidal. I have an account on almost every single social media platform out there. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 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. They did catch a turtle and eat it, but just like their counterparts in the 45-year-old Poe tale, they needed more if they were going to be found alive when a rescue boat found them. 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. The director later recalled how he worked with actor Neville Brand to fully develop the character of Judd, declaring, "He understood what he was doing exactly.”[6], Adapted for the screen by The Texas Chain Saw Massacre co-writer Kim Henkel, the plot was very loosely based on the story of Joe Ball (also known as the Bluebeard from South Texas or the Alligator Man) who owned a bar with a live alligator attraction during the 1930s in Elmendorf, Texas. All the kids, my bullies included, got their first phones in the third grade. Lynette runs outside and is seen by Judd. 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. After refusing a demand for kinky sex from a frisky customer named Buck, naïve prostitute Clara Wood is evicted from the town brothel by the madame, Miss Hattie. In Titus Groan, Titus's father Sepulchrave is eaten alive by a flock of owls. That’s why I deleted all social media apps from my phone. We all get a thrill watching a horror flick. Others will find it interesting, informative and hopefully educational. He supposedly fed the bodies to his crocodiles. All questions will be answered. 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. Exclusive seen a girl was eaten alive by an alligator. Change ). But suddenly I could see the headlines and they were disturbing, After Frantic Twenty Four Hour Search, Middle Aged Man Found Eaten Alive. No good can come from giving an 8-year-old their own cell and computer with full internet access whenever they deemed fit. Some readers may find the following information and examination disturbing. She runs into the woods screaming, and is pursued by Judd. Eaten Alive. What could that have possibly meant? My parents had respectable jobs, and I lived in one of the most booming cities in the world. "[4] The film eventually proved to be problematic for the director, though, who left the set shortly before production ended, due to a dispute with the producers. Eaten Alive: A True Story. Just something that those with a morbid curiosity for the unusual in sleaze might not be able to pass on. However, the fog causes Judd to lose sight of her, and Lynette is saved by a passing car. That’s why I started my social media detox. Everyone in my grade came from a pretty wealthy background, whereas at that point my family was just beginning to ascend to their level. 7 Minute Read Search. Maybe it was my delirium. Timothy Treadwell was mauled to … Girl Eaten by a Crocodile While Taking Picture. That’s not true of these serial killer movies. [5] Hooper's good relationship with his actors remained intact, though. [14], Not all reviews of the film, though, were negative. I was a victim of bullying (verbal & physical) for being overweight. For this, I apologize. ( Log Out /  Lost, Kidnapped, Eaten Alive! "[13] Keith Phipps from The A.V. 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. … Me, being the vulnerable fat girl that I was, felt desperate to be included. [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. John opened the passenger side. "[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. 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! “C’mon I need you to help me. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I was given access to the world of social media whenever I wanted. Accompanied by Sheriff Martin, Harvey and Libby question Miss Hattie, who also denies ever seeing Clara. Like seriously, why did I ever post that picture of my new converse with a kitten between my feet? Real social skills. Club was critical of the film, stating that it lacked the eerie plausibility and stylishness of Hooper's Chainsaw. Brand plays a psychotic hotel proprietor in rural East Texas, who feeds those who upset him to a large crocodile that lives in a swamp beside the hotel. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It would be silly of me to detach myself completely from that world. Consumed with madness, Judd chases the three survivors into the swamp, where he is finally attacked and killed by his own pet reptile. In the movie, Clyde and Stephanie are a separated couple who share custody of their two children, Emily and Hannah. [9] The film was eventually released in its uncut version on DVD in 2000. What I would post, how I would edit it, where it would go, etc. The song is inspired by a true story which took place in Germany. Eaten Alive! Eaten Alive A courageous mercenary journeys to the New Guinea jungle to find a missing young woman. I knew all the ins and outs of these social media platforms, and I was only about 10 years old at this point. [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. Harrowing final moments of couple eaten alive by grizzly bear captured in chilling audio WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT. Everyone’s active on at least one social networking thing. He supposedly fed the bodies to his crocodiles. Tags Modify History. Some days later, a fractious couple, the outgoing Faye and the disturbed Roy, arrive at the hotel, along with their young daughter, Angie. 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. I grew up in a somewhat pampered environment. That’s when I got my first cell-phone and laptop. Alligator Eats Girl Taking a Photograph. Cato in The Hunger Games is ripped apart by dogs for twenty hours on end. "[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! You can’t leave anyway I have the keys.” I got out of the car and began to walk away. Fast forward 10 years, and nothing has changed. [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. 2. I grew up in a somewhat pampered environment. The accused, however, has a unique defence: that his victim actually agreed to be killed and eaten. In 1891, American newspapers were abuzz with the story of a singular event that was claimed to have happened in February of that year; the earliest I've found the story in newspapers is June 30, 1891, after the sailing vessel Star of the East docked at New London, Connecticut, in the United States, completing a two and a half year trip. I had a MySpace account, Facebook, and that whole MSN thing. I noticed that every one of my thoughts revolved around social media. When the film was finally re-released on VHS in 1992, the BBFC edited out about 25 seconds from the original cut. For other uses, see, Please expand the article to include this information. But when does it become a problem? That’s a whole other blogpost, though. I was so in need of getting out of my loser-status. I realized that I had spent all of my teenage years online, posting everything about my life that had no profound meaning whatsoever. Okay, so, the title is probably a bit misleading. Eaten Alive. The Internet consumed and blinded me until it was the only thing I thought about. 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. Not only do I have these accounts, but I am also super active on each and every one of them. True stories from a curious traveler. Shortly after their arrival, the family dog, Snoopy, is brutally attacked by the resident crocodile, which sends little Angie into shock. Crocodile Eat A Girl While Taking Photo Shoot For Selfie. 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. Oh, God, I thought to myself, I don’t want to die. Cannibals and sexual brutality are just some of the terrifying mayhem happening in this shocking story about a flesh-eating cult deep in the jungle. Crocodile Swallows Up a Girl Taking Photograph by Lake, Video; 4. In retaliation, Roy goes out to kill the carnivorous swamp creature, but is stabbed and killed by Judd, who is wielding a large scythe. “I almost died twice today and I won’t make it three by going with you.” I opened the driver side door. From Facebook and Twitter, to Tumblr and Instagram, to Snapchat and YouTube, to even Pinterest and Polyvore. Can something so strange be true? Cristina Amaral, 44, was found decayed and buried in … Joining our hosts this week is their hilarious friend, Eric Schmidt. ( Log Out /  March 26, 2016 March 26, 2016. 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. True stories from a curious traveler by Laurie McAndish King. Literary / Story. After Harvey discovers a captive Faye in her hotel room, Judd murders him, once again implementing his large scythe. 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. The video isn't bad but I could probably do without it as well. 5. OMG! Crucial to the case is a gruesome videotape … My childhood prior to moving was all about biking, skating, and playing outside. Throughout the year, I made a couple friends I guess but third grade was definitely one of the worst years of my life. The track EATEN ALIVE was a total mess and everything from the song to the picture sleeve turned me off. I forgot all about my actual life trying to find a virtual one. Okay, so, the title is probably a bit misleading. I miss being able to appreciate real sunlight, as opposed to the one set as my desktop background. '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. I was just a girl who liked to be active online and gain followers and friends from all over the world. John Boyd, Houston Chronicle. And if things get too scary, we tell ourselves it’s make-believe. I post photos, thoughts, videos, and everything in between. Don’t let this end that way. '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. 3. Did Buck's underage girlfriend ever the loving she desired? Search Menu Main Menu. Throughout my 10 years on the social media train, I never really thought I had a problem. A BRAZILIAN gang who tortured and murdered a couple ATE their body parts after raiding their home, police have claimed. It’s called social media, however it’s anything but social. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. By the time he gets a Mercy Kill, his skin and limbs have been gnawed off. 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! 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. Later, Libby arrives back at the hotel and manages to untie Faye from her bed and retrieve Angie from under the 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… The film stars Carolyn Jones, Neville Brand, Roberta Collins, Robert Englund, William Finley, Marilyn Burns, Janus Blythe, and Kyle Richards. Is this just kinda how things are in the south? ( Log Out /  I’m an 18-year-old girl who is a pro at the Internet. During this time, several murders of women were committed by Ball, and the legend is that he disposed of his victims' bodies by feeding them to his pet alligators, but this was never proven. 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, and written by Kim Henkel, Alvin L. Fast, and Mardi Rustam. 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