Message or Meaning!

It's no secret that race has a big part in The Purge, since it was created to decrease the population of minorities and low-class neighborhoods.

In the Forever Purge, the movie takes a different spin on the story when a group of outcasts, wild cowboys who are mostly Caucasian, decide that the Purge wasn't going to just be for twelve hours, but instead-be forever.

All laws and crime would be completely free for all 365 days of the year, and to prove how serious they are about this, they go and terrorize a group of Hispanic individuals.

The message:

Letting people do want they want, when they want to is a bad thing.

However, when it comes to America and getting people used to a certain thing, chances are, after years of repetition and being comfortable with where they are at, certain people wouldn't change their minds about something this grandiose, like the film states.

The message:

Taking place, during the annual The Purge, while the well off can fend for themselves,, against those who Purge, for the most part, the marginalized are not so lucky.

Essentially, the idea that while criminals who commit crimes in suburban communities, are caught and dealt with, or if crimes do occurs there are security alarms, and what not.

Elsewhere, you’re on your own.

Homeless individuals in America aren't helped as nearly as they should be, and urban areas are given less resources in order to strive like suburban neighborhoods surrounding them.

That being said, it isn't too farfetched to imagine what takes place between the wealthy/everyone else, if The Purge was to ever take place.

The message:

The basis of the movies rely on The Purge; twelve hours of lawless rule, where any and all crime is legal and there are zero consequences in return, even when it comes to murder.

The Purge was created to lower the population in lower-class neighborhoods, specifically areas filled with POC.

While people in these areas hide and fight for their lives over the twelve-hour period, people who have a substantial amount of money and are on the wealthy side of the world don't have to worry about the horrors going on outside their home.

In The Purge, Ethan Hawke's character is well-versed in preparing for a night of potential torture, locking down his mansion with steel reinforcements and security cameras located on every inch of the exterior of the house.

Meanwhile, people in lower-class cities and neighborhoods are targeted and hunted down like prey, individuals who take part in The Purge, ticking them off their roster one by one.

Watch it today though, and it becomes apparent Wes Craven was trying to have a conversation much of society wouldn't catch up with for decades.

The People Under the Stairs is plainly about the marginalization of minorities, class inequality, sexism, the patriarchy, isolationist nationalism and even healthcare.

Also, Ma and Pa kidnapped children, to start a instant family, keeping them in less than stellar conditions.

Do one thing. Do the right thing.

The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre (arguably the most hyperanalyzed horror film ever made) has often been interpreted as a sly anti-capitalist statement—a nightmare vision of rural America lashing out at the industrial society that rendered it obsolete.

This movie is not just violence for its own sake. Rather, it uses violence to make us think more deeply about animal rights and human dignity, and it challenges us to act in ways that are consistent with our moral convictions.

The key to all this is that the Sawyers aren't just your run-of-the-mill cannibals.

The message:

The film, beneath the chainsaw centres around the idea of what’s wrong with America during the mid 80’s. Consumerism, and excesses and what not.

Also the economic downturn, may have been what lead to the Sawyerss going off the grid, and starting their own “business”. Not that absolves them, from anything.

Also, the two teen who get killed in the beginning of the film are zonked out yuppies.

The message:

Tales From the Hood centres around the struggles of African Americans in the 90s, from gangs, creates by drugs being flooded into the USA under Reagan admin, to bad cops from overly conservative policy, etc.

Also, there is the ending. “Welcome to Hell!”

The message:

Zombies have come from out the graves, and are to feed on you and me, and nothing can stop them from eating your brains. Delicious yummy brains!

How to prevent zombie outbreak the Reagan way? Basically like the end of Land of Confusion music video.

Also, it was started by hazardous toxic waste material, that ended up being opened up.

Oops.

American Psycho is largely a critique of the "shallow and vicious aspects of capitalism". The characters are predominantly concerned with material gain and superficial appearances, traits indicative of a postmodern world in which the 'surface' reigns supreme.

is a scathing critique of the dark side of American society during the 1980s.

Through its exploration of consumerism, materialism, identity, violence, and misogyny, the movie presents a multifaceted and thought-provoking examination of the human condition.

On the surface, Patrick Bateman, looks anyone else. Dressed wearing a expensive suit, with business card, and is ridiculously good looking.

But he is also a real monster.

The message:

On the surface, it’s a way macho action movie. One in which heavy fire power used frequently. But when the hard core action heroes are put up against a not of this world threat, they are slaughtered.

Brutally.

Also, there never should've been special ops forces deployed in Central America.

They never really stood a chance.

The message:

Teenage alienation, and the sense of not be able to control one’s destiny, and the fear that comes with it.

Deal with it on your own terms, before it takes over, However, a self help guru, who visits the high school suggests a potential hazardous alternative. Internalize it, it’s the only way to conquer.

Sure, it’s easy for you to say. You don’t have on going nightmares about the literal end of the world.

You also have the adults, who are very reactionary.

The film, also takes place the mid 80’s. Back when the fear of the end of the world was very real.

The message:

With the killer wearing a mask, looking not unlike Ronald Reagan, the message is about as subtle as one can get.

Especially, the message about war against drugs, and the killer on the loose at concert populated with klds.

And you what kids and teens do. And stuff.

“Well, it’s morning in America”.

The message:

Drugs are bad. At first you feel a euphoric high, a warm sensational feeling, that’s all consuming. Waiting for the next fix. Until, you find yourself, not being able to live without it.

Until it’s too late. Just like Brian, and the parasite feeds on him, Alymer. He also looks like a phallic creature.

Make of that what you will.

The message:

In the film, a sweet and addictive alien substance becomes a popular dessert in the United States, but soon begins attacking people and turning them into zombies.

This film is a satire on the American lifestyle and consumer society.

The Stuff is a organic glob from space, that is packaged as a delicious, frozen, yogurt like dessert.

Only thing, is that it consumes you from the inside out. And people will still buy it.

Just like when people, buy things sight unsound in mass quantities.

Are you eating it? Or is it eating you? “Enough is never enough, of The Stuff”.

The message:

In more ways than one, the 2021 sequel updated many themes from the 1992 version.

While the 1992 version focuses mainly on the injustices of urban housing, the 2021 version puts a greater emphasis on gentrification and police brutality

There are many Candymen. One for every Black man who died horrible deaths, as the result of injustice.

Especially the original Candyman, Daniel Robitaille.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

The film was filmed in Cabrini Green, a public housing development in Chicago and focuses on the themes of race and social class in the inner-city United States.

As one of the tenants put it best, African Americans who lived in suburban neighborhoods, found their houses redeveloped, and ended up in a apartment complex, that offered low rent, substandard housing, and squalid conditions.

Fending for them in a environment with gang activity, fending for themselves, and no one giving a damn.

Candyman, himself was a victim of lynching, and killed all because he fell with in love with a girl who was white.

Poor Candyman.

The message:

Essentially, the effects of consumerism, and the company who manufactured the Good Guy dolls, that Chucky possessed.

And their willingness to put profits, over manufacturing concerns and child safety, or well being. This backfires really badly.

Karen Barclay, is single mother working a shitty mall job during the holidays can't protect her kid from the TV or the stereotypical horrors of inner-city Chicago.

The movie, came out the year Reagan signed the welfare reform act that made people work for government support.

Meanwhile, Tom Holland, Don Mancini, and David Kirschner, the characters of Chucky, were inspired by the Cabbage Patch Kids doll craze, and parents attempts to buy the latest toy craze, for the concept of Chucky.

In other films, the company who created the doll, that Charles Lee Ray possess choose profits over bad publicity, signaling Karen as a bad, neglective parent, and Andy as a kid, caught in the unfortunate middle of it.

Also, Charles Lee Ray, was based on the Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez, the Boston Strangler, Albert DeSalvo, Charles Starkweather, Lee Harvey Oswalt, and James Earl Ray.

The message:

The “Believers” are a group of people who ritualistically sacrifice people, in order to ostensibly end a drought.

But hey, if they can use it as a cover to benefit them in other means. Then, so be it. After all, the ends justify the means.

The message:

The ghosts, are little more conduits looking to pass over into the next life. Carol Anne, just happened to the one who could help do it.

However, it’s later revealed to that the real bad guy, is Mr. Teague.

The land developer, that Steve works for. He neglected to tell Steve and Diane, that the headstones wete removed but the graves.

It’s later revealed that the ghosts, where that of a followers of a charismatic preacher who promised them a better life. And let them die.

The message:

“They” are aliens disguised as humans, politicians, the elite, business people. What not. It’s a critique on the Reagan administration, it’s policies, and the general populace’s willingness to ignore it.

All while, living cushy, comfy, materialistic lives. Some have argued that it’s about “the global elite” taking over.

Rather than looking at the context of when and where the film initially took place.

Driving the point home, is that the main character is a homeless drifter named John Nada.

He is a nobody. With no discernible life or identity. Nothing.

The message:

Hans Gruber, while depicted as a terrorist (he does do a terroristic act, holding people hostage), at the end of the day, he and his gang are little more than career criminals.

However, Richard Thorpe, a new reporter shows was up at the McClane residence and attempts to gather more info.

Like John and Holly’s family’s whereabouts, history, and what not. Caring less about reporting, or anything else.

And possibly, putting their kids in danger.

Also, Ellis, a co worker at where Holly works, is little more someone who is very opportunistic, and willing to save his own hide by siding with the bad guys.

The message:

While Jaws, is the main antagonist, you could agree that Mayor Larry Vaughan is the greater threat.

All Jaws did was do what sharks do. Eat people.