Kevin Smith has long been one of the voices of my generation. Over the years he has said all there is to say about Generation X and it’s place in America in films such as Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Smith returns to his more subversive Dogma-like ways in a genre that’s new to him – horror. Kevin Smith has released the first trailer to his horror film – Red State.
Ever since I first heard about Smith’s desire to ride the horror wave of popularity, I questioned whether or not he could create the proper tone and atmosphere needed in a horror film. Smith’s movies have always been about laughs – but horror is about scares. After viewing the trailer you can color me impressed because I think Smith has chosen the perfect horrific subject matter with his violent religious zealots.
Red State should make a nice entry into the rural horror sub-genre that has it’s foundations in the disturbed graves and sizzling stoves of Ed Gein. I look forward to seeing the final product. Party on, Mr. Smith. Let the screaming begin.
