Where as I normally end up arguing against why a film should be considered a horror film, this time I'm going other way and argue why Lightning Bug is a Horror film. As I stated in Horror, My Definition, a Horror film is a film that used dread and horror, while trying to evoke negative emotions. Lightning Bug does that for me, upon first viewing I wasn't that impressed and disregarded is horror elements. Instead focusing on how its a Coming of Age Drama. But after viewing the film never really settled and has passed through my mind on several occasions and when I reflect on the film it's dark and haunting undertones that remain.
Lightning Bug is a fictionalized account of writer/director Rober Green Hall's life. It follows the Graves family, …show more content…
As Green leaves he leaves his little brother Jay. This would be less somber if Jay had his mother still, something he does not have. So were left questioning his fate. We also see Green get away with his revenge on Earl. Not that Earl didn't deserve what he had coming. But the lack of guilt or conscious on Greens actions makes you wonder about the dubious place he resides emotionally.
So yes, there's enough horror elements that I truly feel that Lightning Bug can and should be considered a horror film. Will it chill your veins while at the same time make you're heart race in your chest? Certainly no, but it will stick with you and haunting you in moments of quite. At least it does so for me.
Final thoughts, I really liked this film. The acting is solid across the board with Kevin Gage standing out. His portrayal of a violent man, who delights in violent deeds is incredibly sincere. Not that anyone one else is the cast was slacking, but Gage stands out in memory where others, such as Shannon Eubanks does not. I would suggest this film to people who have an open mind and willing to accept that not all horror is meant to curdle your blood, some serve to remind us of what all of us are capable of when pushed to far.
Lightning Bug is a fictionalized account of writer/director Rober Green Hall's life. It follows the Graves family, …show more content…
As Green leaves he leaves his little brother Jay. This would be less somber if Jay had his mother still, something he does not have. So were left questioning his fate. We also see Green get away with his revenge on Earl. Not that Earl didn't deserve what he had coming. But the lack of guilt or conscious on Greens actions makes you wonder about the dubious place he resides emotionally.
So yes, there's enough horror elements that I truly feel that Lightning Bug can and should be considered a horror film. Will it chill your veins while at the same time make you're heart race in your chest? Certainly no, but it will stick with you and haunting you in moments of quite. At least it does so for me.
Final thoughts, I really liked this film. The acting is solid across the board with Kevin Gage standing out. His portrayal of a violent man, who delights in violent deeds is incredibly sincere. Not that anyone one else is the cast was slacking, but Gage stands out in memory where others, such as Shannon Eubanks does not. I would suggest this film to people who have an open mind and willing to accept that not all horror is meant to curdle your blood, some serve to remind us of what all of us are capable of when pushed to far.