So, for any readers who don't t know me personally, I'm married, sans kids (for now). I have several friends with kids in elementary and middle school. The oldest of these (we'll call her Ruby Gloom, because that show is the shit) is into horror, much like her parents, myself, and several of our friends.
Recently, Ruby thought she was ready to watch The Mist, after seeing a Youtube review. Spoilers: she was not.
Me, hearing Mama Gloom relate this story, and knowing how Ruby usually glommed onto everything scary, couldn't let that go. "How about you and Ruby come over and we watch A Nightmare on Elm Street? I was her age when I saw that, and it's a lot less intense."
Mama Gloom agreed, having seen the film at a similar age and maturity. We agreed to keep Jaws on reserve, as it's even less intense, and Ruby was a fan of Jurassic Park.
It's strange how these things go in cycles. NOES is my favorite all time horror movie. One I consider very scary. One that is about a child murdered (and maaaaaybe molester, opinions are split). And yet, one I consider more appropriate than The Mist.
Granted, the Mist has a lot more in-your-face monsters right up front (at least in the book). NOES only has one, which Ruby is apparently already aware of.
And while I do think Ruby can handle this, I also think it's going to end up scarier for her in the long run. There is a lot of gore, and while the deaths are limited, they are intense.
The things in the Mist are tough, but can be killed. Freddy is eternal. And while the films vary in both quality and level of scariness, overall Freddy is one of the scariest monsters out there. And Ruby doesn't know how many of her favorites drew inspiration from him. He warped reality and got stronger as people knew him, much like Slenderman. He is strongly associated with kids, like Freddy Fazbear. Like Jeff the Killer he...
...Um...
Nope, that's a bridge too far. Jeff is a crappy character, and not worth my time or word count.
Well, time to go pass along my demons to the next generation!
*some time passes*
Whelp, the deed is done. And Ruby seemed to really enjoy the movie. Calling it 'intense'. There's talk of more movie nights. Success!
Recently, Ruby thought she was ready to watch The Mist, after seeing a Youtube review. Spoilers: she was not.
I haven't even seen it, and I've read the story!
Me, hearing Mama Gloom relate this story, and knowing how Ruby usually glommed onto everything scary, couldn't let that go. "How about you and Ruby come over and we watch A Nightmare on Elm Street? I was her age when I saw that, and it's a lot less intense."
Pictured: the less intense option.
Mama Gloom agreed, having seen the film at a similar age and maturity. We agreed to keep Jaws on reserve, as it's even less intense, and Ruby was a fan of Jurassic Park.
Again: less intense.
It's strange how these things go in cycles. NOES is my favorite all time horror movie. One I consider very scary. One that is about a child murdered (and maaaaaybe molester, opinions are split). And yet, one I consider more appropriate than The Mist.
Granted, the Mist has a lot more in-your-face monsters right up front (at least in the book). NOES only has one, which Ruby is apparently already aware of.
Still the man of your dreams, after all these years.
And while I do think Ruby can handle this, I also think it's going to end up scarier for her in the long run. There is a lot of gore, and while the deaths are limited, they are intense.
The things in the Mist are tough, but can be killed. Freddy is eternal. And while the films vary in both quality and level of scariness, overall Freddy is one of the scariest monsters out there. And Ruby doesn't know how many of her favorites drew inspiration from him. He warped reality and got stronger as people knew him, much like Slenderman. He is strongly associated with kids, like Freddy Fazbear. Like Jeff the Killer he...
...Um...
Nope, that's a bridge too far. Jeff is a crappy character, and not worth my time or word count.
Well, time to go pass along my demons to the next generation!
*some time passes*
Whelp, the deed is done. And Ruby seemed to really enjoy the movie. Calling it 'intense'. There's talk of more movie nights. Success!
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