The conceit in 31 is that some rich weirdos who dress like they’re French aristocrats kidnap people once a year and torture them for their pleasure. It wasn’t exactly a good movie, but it wasn’t the same old thing. (And I actually somewhat defended LORDS OF SALEM when it first came out, because it least it looked like Zombie was on board with trying something a little different.
But it’s simply not working for me at all. Must everything be so grimly chintzy? Is there only one approach to scenes of violence and death? Look, it’s Zombie’s right to do what he wants, I’m not going to demand he change his style or inclinations. Stabbing and shrieking and obnoxious perversion are his most trusty ingredients.
Impulsively challenging himself to come up with a movie that he could get financed, 31 is literally the work of someone who thought, “Here’s something I can get made, let’s do it.” Now, I’m sure there have been other movies made on a similar whim, but it speaks to what I think is Zombie’s lack of insight into the genre. Quick aside: During a featurette screened after the film (a special presentation by Fathom Events), Zombie admitted that the idea for 31 came to him quite randomly while he was on the phone with a colleague. Horror is just a blurry, trashy maelstrom in Rob Zombie’s world all subtlety and creativity need not apply. With the exception of THE LORDS OF SALEM, which somewhat reined back Zombie’s worst impulses, he has constructed the same movie a handful of times now.
He knows how to splash blood and filth across the screen, sure, but the nuances and artfulness necessary to a truly effective thriller escape him almost completely. After six films it can now be firmly established Rob Zombie doesn’t really know what makes an impactful horror movie tick. REVIEW: Anyone who had hoped that, at this point, Zombie might’ve figured out how to actually make a movie that doesn’t resemble a combination of backwoods carnival and gaudy music video will be quite disappointed by 31, an inept, amateurish, completely disposable piece of work that feels like it was made by someone making a parody of Rob Zombie movies. Who doesn’t love a good royal family story? From the latest on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s life to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s most recent outing – Fox News has all of the news from across the pond – all in one place.PLOT: On Halloween night in 1976, five traveling carnies are abducted by a trio of rich sadists who force them to play a game called 31, in which they must survive 12 hours of being hunted by crazed psychopaths dressed as clowns. Hollywood stars never miss when it comes to delivering head-turning looks and stylish fashion, be sure to check out this page often to see splashy photos – and celebrity gossip – from premieres, red carpets, award shows, and fashion events. Plus, read exclusive one-one-one interviews with exclusive photos and videos.
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