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DRACULA: Untold (October 2014)
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07-03-2014, 09:53 AM | #23 |
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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. |
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Coming in 3 days.... IMAX here I come!
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09-30-2014, 12:05 PM | #27 |
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Doh! You're correct. Got ahead of myself.
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10-10-2014, 09:43 AM | #30 |
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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.
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10-10-2014, 12:23 PM | #31 |
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Agreed. I really enjoyed that film!
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10-10-2014, 12:24 PM | #32 |
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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!
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10-10-2014, 09:59 PM | #33 |
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Saw it tonight. Absolutely loved it.
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10-10-2014, 11:33 PM | #34 |
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10-10-2014, 11:41 PM | #35 |
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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. |
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10-10-2014, 11:53 PM | #36 |
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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
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10-13-2014, 09:47 AM | #37 |
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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.
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