Random Ass Part Two

"Confession. I prefer a lot of sequels to the originals. The Unforgiven II, Murmaider II: The Water God, Blade 2, Predator 2, Aliens. So, when I found out I could do another interview with The Twisted Twins, The Soska Sisters, The Terrible Twosome (I made that one up) I jumped, again, at the chance.

Only fitting to have a second interview with twins. However, I’ve never had any one make it to the second round. I’m going to have to get even weirder for this one. Or just make it longer. I’ll probably just make it a longer interview.

I did not prefer Bad Boys 2, but this shit just got real."

Read the whole interview here!

-Sylv

God Bless American Mary

 "American Mary is a dazzlingly audacious sophomore effort from the Vancouver-based twisted twin sisters Jen and Sylvia Soska. With this new picture, the sisters are on (at least for some) shaky moral ground (and/or crack), but happily, they maintain the courage of their convictions and do not tread lightly upon it. This movie is some mighty nasty stuff - replete with elements of slashing satire that hack away and eventually tear open "normally" accepted versions of right and wrong whilst grasping the exposed nerve endings of morality, holding them taught and playing the jangling buggers like violin strings. The picture will provoke, anger, disgust, horrify and scandalize a multitude of audiences - it's one grim, horrific and darkly hilarious fairy tale. On its surface, the picture is a rape revenge fantasy set against the backdrop of body modification, but deep below, it roils with the sort of subversion Canadian filmmakers have become famous for all over the world." - Greg Klymiw, Klymiw's Film Corner (full article) 

 "American Mary is a psychological thrill-ride that will make you question your own morals as it pushes your tolerances to new limits. At the very least, it will ask you how far you’re willing to let someone go before telling them enough is 

enough. At the same time, there are enough visceral moments with excellent special effects to satisfy gore hounds. There are some moments when you’ll be forced to “suspend” your reality, but if you go with it, you’ll have a great experience with Bloody Mary." - Evil Argento, YELL Magazine (full article)

 

"When a movie has been kicking around the film festival circuit and winning as many accolades as American Mary has, bloated expectations are to be expected. Does it really live up to the hype or is it now a matter of a movie winning awards simply because it's already won everything else? In this instance, American Mary is a rarity. Not only does it live up to expectation, it surpasses it." - Marina Antunes, Quiet Earth (full article)

"The practical effects in AM are gore-geous. Todd Masters and the aptly named MASTERSFX are truly disgusting. Yet, this isn’t a gore-fest like say, A Serbian Film. The violence is subtle, often just hinted at, or cut away from. When the lea

kage and cuts are shown they are unnerving, yet the time they aren’t shown, when the imagination fills in the gaps are almost worse. Don’t think the Soskas don’t realize this. They know how to get under your skin. How to leave a lasting scar.

The growth between their first film, and this film is incredibly impressive. Not only is the tone much darker, but the camera work has switched from a cinema verite style, to a much more stable style of camera work. It’s nice, especially in this world of found footage-athons, and shaky cam films which block out the sun. Imagine it, skillful framing, and shots designed to hold an image in the frame, and not zoom right the Hell past it before we can even appreciate the composition. Truly surgical precision is used in these shots. The cinematography is inspiring, and all praise goes to Brian Pearson for that.

There are still great one-liners, but the writing has also evolved. We are still treated to some familiar Soska themes and devices. The film stays true to the style they’ve developed, yet shows a whole new shade of black, all the more obsidian. If Dead Hooker was cooked medium, American Mary is positively charred." - Sean Thompson, Spooky Bloggery (full article)

 

-Sylv

Spooky Sean and Dead Hooker In A Trunk

When we wrote DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK, we considered something that most only consider when making a video game. Re-playability or, in this case, re-watch-ability. If you pay close attention to scene one, you will be treated to characters that you won't really meet until much later in the film, but they're there. Cowboy Pimp, our Hooker (not yet dead), Sketchy Guy, and even our mysterious Killer. We had hoped that we made a film that was the grindhouse equivalent of lying down in your own bed after a long day. That familiar, happy, coming home feeling.

Spooky Sean is an absolutely astounding writer. He blogs, he reviews, and he is currently writing a novel that is nothing short of brilliant. He is also our friend, but being so, he doesn't pull his punches. I expect my closest friends to be the first to point out what they don't like about our work. To quote one of my favorite cinematic masters (guess who), "I encourage you from time to time, and always in a respectful manner, to question my logic. If you're unconvinced that a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so, but allow me to convince you and I promise you right here and now, no subject will ever be taboo." The "yes men" of the world benefit no one.

Sean was kind enough to review our DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK and he tells it like it is. And I respect him for it. I've teased quite enough. Wanna see what he wrote? Well, here is the main course, the FULL ARTICLE itself.

Please enjoy and a special thanks to Spooky Sean for being just wonderful.

XO,
Jen

Spooky Sean Spends a Night (Chatting) With the Twisted Twins

We like talking to awesome people. And we just happen to be in luck as the horror community is filled with pretty much the best people there are. As people may notice when they speak to us, we're very down to Earth. We can gore and geek it up with the best of 'em.

We were abso~fuckin'~lutely thrilled to have had the opportunity to chat with Spooky Sean, of Spooky Sean's Sinful Bloggery!! He was kind enough to approach us for what he deemed a "random ass interview" and if you've seen DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK, you'd know that "random ass" is an element we both fully embrace and thrive on. It's like applause for Tinkerbell and water for flowers. We live off it. Not only was the interview a hell of a lot of fun, we also had the chance to answer questions we've NEVER BEEN ASKED BEFORE! That's right, this bitch is full of exclusive tidbits from your favorite Twisted Twosome. My VERY favorite being: "If you could be any kind of monster, what kind would you want to be?"

For the FULL INTERVIEW FEAST, eat it up HERE!!

Thank you kindly to Spooky Sean for the delicious chit chat. We look forward to round two!!

XO,
Jen