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Originally posted by urgeok
absolutely ....
look at the italian films - similar to the Japanese they really prefer style over substance.
The major directors borrow from each other - work with each other .. have developed a very distinct style.
american horror cinema (with a few exceptions) is almost devoid of style.
its all about playing it safe ... use the formula that appeals to the lowest common denominator. Americans traditionally prefer quantity over quality ..
more kills, more boobs, more this and that ...
they are too impatient to let momentum build (the excorcist 3 is a glaring exception to this rule)
this reflects the cultural differences between america and europe ..
from time to time someone breaks the mold - in both places .. and those always make for a more interesting film ...
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Based on the evidence presented by the effects these movies had, breaking the mold generally just creates a new mold. Not saying molds shouldn't be broken, but the innovation doesn't last long. It's like a camera flash.
As for the style/substance part, one could make an argument that a lot of American horror is devoid of substance as well. But substance over style isn't a bad thing. If the substance works then style might not matter at all, or the style might just come naturally from the quality of the substance.