Hey folks, Harry here. Ok, the following came out of TheHollywoodReporter, but there's an interesting note I'd like to make. Personally, I'd like to argue that both films that have come from the teamwork of Spike and Charlie... that both could technically be considered Horror films. I'm not talking about slasher films or gore flicks... I'm talking horror. I mean, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH is ultimately a possession flick and about the loss of one's identity and control of individuality. I mean, is it less horrific if you're being taken over by satan or a bunch of old people? Trapped in the subconcious of another for all eternity. Sure you laugh at the film, but is that the film or you? The story is one that could basically be THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO... technically speaking. Crawl inside indeed. THEN... Then you have ADAPTATION which could easily be discussed as a film dealing with personal madness... schizophrenia and the basic breakdown of one's reality. Again, it isn't much of a stretch to say that Jonze and Kaufman are very experienced at... at the very least HORRIFIC scenarios, for them to actually declare work upon a work of Horror though... that is beyond exciting for me, as they're no longer burying the horror in the outward vestiges of classy drama or comedy... but saying... We're fucking making a HORROR film! Way to go! Can't Wait!
Hey Harry,
I've been a fan of the site for a while, figured it's time I contribute. I was reading CNN.com today and stumbled on this, not sure if you've heard about it, but it sounds pretty damn interesting. I can't imagine what a horror movie done by these guys will be like, but I can't wait to find out. Here ya go:
Jonze, Kaufman do horror
LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman are adapting their "Adaptation" talents to the horror genre.
Deals are being worked out for the duo to collaborate on an untitled horror film for Columbia Pictures. Details of the project, which they will also produce, were closely guarded.
The deal is a coup for Columbia, which released the duo's last effort, "Adaptation." The critically acclaimed project, which dramatized a screenwriter's struggle adapting a nonfiction book, nabbed four Oscar nominations and a supporting actor win for Chris Cooper earlier this year.
Jonze and Kaufman also worked together on the edgy 2000 comedy "Being John Malkovich," which picked up three Oscar nominations.
...you can call me Lowry
