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I had never seen this film before. It's one of those films that I hear so much about, and approach cautiously, as I have been let down by films praised to the hilt. That wasn't the case here. I knew roughly of the plot, "i'm your #1 fan", and the use of the sledgehammer*. But I wasn't prepared for how unsettling Misery was at times. I also winced with a sharp intake of breath at times too.
* The moment she held it up.... oh sweet lawd no. I clenched so hard, I might have ruptured something.
Saw it in the cinema, and to say the audience I was with were not ready for that scene is an understatement! The Sheriff you talk about was the great Richard Farnsworth, ex stuntman, who went on to star in David Lynchs wonderful The Straight Story!
Agreed. I'm even willing to throw in Rollerball as a strange but compelling side dish.
Don't forget Honeymoon In Vegas :D
As far as movie posters promoting their films go, that is 1000% accurate.
Jim Brown is tough as nails and cooler than ice as Slaughter, a former Green Beret. When his parents are murdered by a car bomb, Slaughter sets his sights on the syndicate responsible. Punching, kicking and shooting his way through an army of goons, only stopping long enough to bed Stella Stevens.
It's violent for a 70's film, and the action has an energy that can put modern films to shame. A sequel, Slaughter's Big Rip-Off, was made the following year, which is instantly on my 'to watch' list. Hopefully it's as good as Slaughter.
HARD TIMES (1975)
Hills debut is still my favourite of his. Wonderfully set in the 30s depression era, Charles Bronson is the bare knuckle fighter, who gets in with James Coburns shady hustler to make some money ( "and the in betweens!")
Probably Bronsons best role, though Hill didn't really want him in the part ( Hill claims the character was to be younger!) Still he and Coburn are a great partnership, lovely supporting actors like Strother Martin and Robert Tessier. Hill also indulges in his love of cajun music, and of course the action/fight sequences are well staged. With a great final line, and lovely end theme, this was a cracker of a debut for my favourite director.
Bond note, Roger Spottiswoode was the editor here!
THE WARRIORS (1979)
This is the much maligned 'Directors cut', Hill states it was his original vision, but fans hated it! I can see where he was coming from, with the animated wipes, but it is jarring, if you were always familiar with the original. Having said that, it's still a terrific movie. The Warriors of the title are a street gang, who gather along with thousands others for rally overseen by the Messiah like Cyrus, who is assassinated by the deranged Luther, and The Warriors are blamed, and have to fight their way back to their home turf in Coney Island, battling various colourful mobs like the baseball furies, and the Lizzies. Stylishly shot by Andrew Laszlo, and with splendid choreographed battles, this was a unique and controversial entry in Hills resume!
"Warrrrriors,..come out to playeeeeaaay!"