Vulgar

I just finished watching Vulgar. Now, I never saw Man Bites Dog which was supposed to be rather disturbing, but I'll bet money that this is right up there with that. We tried watching it last night when my brother and his girlfriend were over. She was the first to leave the room, and soon after we turned the movie off. I went back this afternoon in a more straight frame of mind to see if I could get through it. I did, but I didn't particularly enjoy the show.

It's a View Askew production from Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes and was directed by Bryan Johnson. The lead character, Brian O'Haaloran, has also been in each of the previous View Askew movies (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). But this movie is not like those movies.

The jacket on the movie says, "Rated R for disturbing sexual violence, some shootings, and strong language." They might have added gore and really, super-disturbing sexual violence. Have I mentioned yet that this is a movie about a clown that does children's parties?

There's a chance that Tony and Graeme might be interested in this. Heck, there's a chance that they might dress up as Vulgar the Clown for Halloween. But most people will be happier if they never see this film.

I am curious as to whether the movie has a cult following in certain circles, but not curious enough to go looking. The people who get off on some of the stuff in here are scary. If you thought that the scene in the woods from Deliverance was bad, you ain't seen nothin'. And if, like Kosmo, you are somewhat afraid of clowns, you definitely need to avoid this movie.

Jonathan 1/30/2003 04:39:00 PM