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Movie Pulled From Amazon
A movie writer cannot fathom why their indie horror movie was pulled from Amazon Prime because it showed a penis, when the film is full of nude women.
The user “littletoyboat” posted in the Dreadit forum on the social media site, to proclaim that the movie “Other Halves” they co-wrote was pulled, then was made less accessible to viewers because of a seven-second full-frontal shot of a nude male.
The “micro indie” film, about a dating app which unleashes the violent and unpredictable id within the person who uses it, contains female nudity in line with the film’s narrative.
“We liked the idea of playing around with horror movie tropes,” the co-writer posted in the forum. “Frequently, there’s a hot girl who takes off her top and then gets stabbed. Instead, we have a hot guy (played by Carson Nicely, and yes, that’s his real name) walking around shirtless for most of the movie. Whether or not he gets stabbed is something you’ll have to watch the movie to find out.”
Throughout the film female nudity is abundant, but this tactic is coupled with exposé on major plot points.
This “my eyes are up here” approach was applauded by some reviewers saying it “sort of made nudity cool again.”
Other Halves had been made available to Amazon subscribers for months before the retail and digital streaming giant decried it offensive.
The company said the filmmakers would have to edit out seven-seconds of the film before it could be re-added to the catalog.
“Why? Because we showed a man’s penis in the opening scene,” wrote the filmmaker. “We also showed a nude woman full-frontal in the same shot, but Amazon didn’t mention her, nor the fact that they were both covered in blood. Shower scene? That’s cool. Scalping? Totally okay. Dick pic? NO WAY.”
They eventually complied with Amazon’s demands, however those changes cost them feedback and word-of-mouth in the comments section, the life’s blood of a VOD nuanced title.
Further they claim that the streaming service put the edited film behind an “age gate.”
“Meaning, if you searched for “Other Halves” on Amazon Video, it wouldn’t show up,” they write. “There was a tiny line of text reading ‘Excluding adult and mature items,’ followed by a link that read ‘Show all results.’’’
Doing this made the film almost obscure to searchers, “I didn’t even know it was there when I was searching for my own movie,” the filmmaker said.
The filmmaker says many have asked them why other films which do show male nudity are still available on Amazon, to this they have no answer.
“…there was nothing sexually explicit about the shots in question,” they said. “The two characters weren’t even touching each other. They were just lying on their backs.”
Reddit users also questioned Amazon’a actions in the comments.
One user even posted Amazon’s policy on what they deem appropriate:
“Offensive Content:
What we deem offensive is probably about what you would expect. We reserve the right to determine the appropriateness of all content and to accept or reject any videos because they are offensive or otherwise at our discretion. In addition, we do not allow titles containing persistent or graphic sexual or violent acts, gratuitous nudity and/or erotic themes (“adult content”) to be included in the Amazon Prime catalog or made available as a Free with Pre-Roll Ad offer.
Sexually Explicit Content:
Content containing depictions of pornography or explicit depictions of sexual acts or nudity.Content that glorifies illegal sexual acts.Content primarily intended to sexually stimulate.”
Mostly, reddit users were supportive of the filmmaker and pointed out the double-standard.
“A lot of American men are not comfortable with their sexuality and cannot accept any male nudity. It’s really sad,” said welcome2primetime
“Yeah that’s crap and it’s censorship. Amazon should have taken the better road. I wonder if “The Greasy Strangler” would get the same treatment? I haven’t seen your film but just knowing they made you cut it feels wrong. Perhaps this could give you some publicity though… sorry to hear.” DLConspiracy
iHorror recently devoted an article to female nudity in horror films and how that has changed over the years.
You can watch the unedited version of Other Halves on Google Play, Vudu, and iTunes.
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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo
It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.
For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.
An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.
“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”
A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.
That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.
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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”
According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).
Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.
“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”
“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”
Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.
That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.
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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.
We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.
May 1:
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A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.
Airport ’75
When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.
Airport ’77
A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.
Jumanji
Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.
Hellboy
A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.
Starship Troopers
When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.
May 9
Bodkin
A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.
May 15
The Clovehitch Killer
A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.
May 16
Upgrade
After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.
Monster
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.
May 24
Atlas
A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.
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