[bogdan]

Originally Posted by gtron

orrr... maybe they shouldn't!!

Wallachia, the case of Dracula

During the 15th century, Vlad III ("Dracula"), Prince of Wallachia, is credited as the first notable figure to prefer this method of execution during the late medieval period, and became so notorious for its liberal employment that among his several nicknames he was known as Vlad the Impaler. After being orphaned, betrayed, forced into exile and pursued by his enemies, he retook control of Wallachia in 1456. He dealt harshly with his enemies, especially those who had betrayed his family in the past, or had profited from the misfortunes of Wallachia. Though a variety of methods was employed, he has been most associated with his use of impalement. The liberal use of capital punishment was eventually extended to Saxon settlers, members of a rival clan, and criminals in his domain, whether they were members of the boyar nobility or peasants, and eventually to any among his subjects that displeased him. Following the multiple campaigns against the invading Ottoman Turks, Vlad would never show mercy to his prisoners of war. The road to Vlad's capital of Wallachia eventually became inundated in a "forest" of 20,000 impaled and decaying corpses, and it is reported that Mehmet II's invading army of Turks turned back to Constantinople in 1462 after encountering thousands of impaled corpses along the Danube River. Woodblock prints from the era portray his victims impaled from either the frontal or the dorsal aspect, but not vertically.

Taken from a Wikipedia article on Impalement.

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by bogdan

Wallachia, the case of Dracula

During the 15th century, Vlad III ("Dracula"), Prince of Wallachia, is credited as the first notable figure to prefer this method of execution during the late medieval period, and became so notorious for its liberal employment that among his several nicknames he was known as Vlad the Impaler. After being orphaned, betrayed, forced into exile and pursued by his enemies, he retook control of Wallachia in 1456. He dealt harshly with his enemies, especially those who had betrayed his family in the past, or had profited from the misfortunes of Wallachia. Though a variety of methods was employed, he has been most associated with his use of impalement. The liberal use of capital punishment was eventually extended to Saxon settlers, members of a rival clan, and criminals in his domain, whether they were members of the boyar nobility or peasants, and eventually to any among his subjects that displeased him. Following the multiple campaigns against the invading Ottoman Turks, Vlad would never show mercy to his prisoners of war. The road to Vlad's capital of Wallachia eventually became inundated in a "forest" of 20,000 impaled and decaying corpses, and it is reported that Mehmet II's invading army of Turks turned back to Constantinople in 1462 after encountering thousands of impaled corpses along the Danube River. Woodblock prints from the era portray his victims impaled from either the frontal or the dorsal aspect, but not vertically.

Taken from a Wikipedia article on Impalement.

So basicallly... you do NOT want to be on this guy's bad side

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I am really digging the storyline and hero aspect of this version. And I'm a Luke Evans fan. Count me in...

Also liking the remake of one of my favorite songs and artists of all time: Everybody Wants to Rule The World by Tears for Fears.

Damn... I almost started a new thread for this but I knew there was one somewhere!

Coming in 3 days.... IMAX here I come!

[BMW F22]

It's Oct 10th isn't it? So next Friday.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

It's Oct 10th isn't it? So next Friday.

Doh! You're correct. Got ahead of myself.

[BMW F22]

The movie has very, very bad reviews...I was looking forward to this. Damn.

[UncleWede]

Is it showing at midnight? I doubt the wife will drop/pick me up

[fearfulgraywool]

I would definitely watch this movie. This is the fad going on right now making movies about iconic villains and making them as the main protagonist of the story. Maleficent is a good example, they did a great job the movie was awesome.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by fearfulgraywool

I would definitely watch this movie. This is the fad going on right now making movies about iconic villains and making them as the main protagonist of the story. Maleficent is a good example, they did a great job the movie was awesome.

Agreed. I really enjoyed that film!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

The movie has very, very bad reviews...I was looking forward to this. Damn.

That will NOT stop me! Typically, horror, fantasy, special effects movies don't get rave reviews. I like the entire premise of the movie. I'm in!

[Demetrius Joel]

Saw it tonight. Absolutely loved it.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Demetrius Joel

Saw it tonight. Absolutely loved it.

Just got home from watching it as well. The verdict- We liked it!! I don't know what the critics and reviewers complained about but we liked it! We thought it was a pretty good movie. Glad we went.

[TXSTYLE]

Sweet! To me, this is what movie going is all about!
I can watch a comedy, drama, or even Acton click at home on my sweet Home Theater setup. But some films like this and say The Hobitt (or similar) are worth the experience.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Sweet! To me, this is what movie going is all about!
I can watch a comedy, drama, or even Acton click at home on my sweet Home Theater setup. But some films like this and say The Hobitt (or similar) are worth the experience.

Yeah. We saw it in IMAX and it was pretty awesome despite the $35 cost for two people. I remember when tickets were $7 for general admission. Lol

[UncleWede]

Friday we ate some church tacos, dropped the boy at the football game, and went to watch. I can't say I came out raving about how good the movie was, but I enjoyed myself for a few hours. Plus there were P-nut M&Ms . . . but no bacon.