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Topic	THE Snake Ranks Anything Horror Related (Vol. 5) 5th Anniversary RANKINGS
Snake5555555555 10/31/20 12:26:04 PM #319:	12. The Terminator (movie) (23.5 points) Nominated by: Xeybozn (0/5 remaining) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k64P4l2Wmeg Importance: 9.5 Fear: 6 Snake: 8 Some might argue with The Terminator being a horror movie, especially compared to the much more bombastic action sequels of the franchise, but its dark atmosphere and foreboding antagonist given a larger-than-life feel from Arnold Schwarzenegger made The Terminator a delectable slice of sci-fi futuristic paranoia with a slasher guise hiding just underneath. With its bleak, dystopian vision of a future ravaged by out-of-control technology, it felt like a direct response to the rapid growth of AI, robotics, and computers, and Arnold as the Terminator its grim reaper handing out humanity's penance for our hubris. The Terminator has more in common with Jason Voorhees than SHODAN however; he's unstoppable, indestructible, and is totally remorseless, plus hiding a wicked veneer under a mask. Also like a slasher, he's absolutely the star. First-billed, face on the poster, the movie practically wants you to root for him, as if to say we accept our new robot overlords and we are powerless to halt this progress so may as well give in and enjoy the ride. After all, the film's portrayal of 1984 Los Angeles is anything but hopeful. It's chock full of down-on-their-luck characters, hanging out in dingy night clubs or homeless on the streets, crime runs rampant, people are apathetic we were doomed way before the robots ever started taking over. I would be remiss not to mention to the film's cold, mechanical soundtrack, with off-kilter time signatures making this robotic and haunting motif that plays throughout the film. Yes, The Terminator is a fun action-filled movie you still quote to this day, but much like its skeletal antagonist, its The Terminator's bones that make the film as timeless and long-standing as it is. Its loud parts are just as memorable as its quiet and contemplative moments, and that in my book is a sign a film is truly great. --- Bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds https://imgur.com/1e1e70S <cite>Snake5555555555 posted [p:946536595] in THE Snake ... [t:79012032]...</cite> <quote>12. The Terminator (movie) (23.5 points) Nominated by: Xeybozn (0/5 remaining) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k64P4l2Wmeg Importance: 9.5 Fear: 6 Snake: 8 Some might argue with The Terminator being a horror movie, especially compared to the much more bombastic action sequels of the franchise, but its dark atmosphere and foreboding antagonist given a larger-than-life feel from Arnold Schwarzenegger made The Terminator a delectable slice of sci-fi futuristic paranoia with a slasher guise hiding just underneath. With its bleak, dystopian vision of a future ravaged by out-of-control technology, it felt like a direct response to the rapid growth of AI, robotics, and computers, and Arnold as the Terminator its grim reaper handing out humanity's penance for our hubris. The Terminator has more in common with Jason Voorhees than SHODAN however; he's unstoppable, indestructible, and is totally remorseless, plus hiding a wicked veneer under a mask. Also like a slasher, he's absolutely the star. First-billed, face on the poster, the movie practically wants you to root for him, as if to say we accept our new robot overlords and we are powerless to halt this progress so may as well give in and enjoy the ride. After all, the film's portrayal of 1984 Los Angeles is anything but hopeful. It's chock full of down-on-their-luck characters, hanging out in dingy night clubs or homeless on the streets, crime runs rampant, people are apathetic we were doomed way before the robots ever started taking over. I would be remiss not to mention to the film's cold, mechanical soundtrack, with off-kilter time signatures making this robotic and haunting motif that plays throughout the film. Yes, The Terminator is a fun action-filled movie you still quote to this day, but much like its skeletal antagonist, its The Terminator's bones that make the film as timeless and long-standing as it is. Its loud parts are just as memorable as its quiet and contemplative moments, and that in my book is a sign a film is truly great. --- Bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds https://imgur.com/1e1e70S</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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