Old Movies Dying Out?

I have noticed that as generations come and go, the old classic movies are losing more and more relevance and respect. In there time, old movies such as:  Prom Night, The Exorcist, The Night of The Living Dead, It, Chucky, Carrie, and The Classic Monsters were staples of their time. People flocked from all over town to their local theatre to indulge in them. They were the entertainment of their day. Now, I find it much too often that some have not even heard of these films.

Everyone has seen ancient art, or read classic literature, both of which art pure masterpieces and art in their own rights. I see movies as the same, and they need to be treated and studied in the same aspect.  They are planned for years, dozens and dozens of people pour their heart and souls into creating them, and in the end a masterpiece is created. Some in the world is proud of every single movie that has even been made. Whether it be a bootleg, low budget,home made film, or a top of the line million dollar budget production, every movie deserves attention and respect. I touched on this subject on a previous blog that you can find here.

Movies need to be remembered, they need to be passed down through out families and brought along through out the years. Not just horror either, any movie ever created. If it once meant something to you, pass it down and keep it alive. Now a days it is all about the remakes. If someone has heard about the movie The Evil Dead for example, then it is probably the 2013 remake that they are referring to instead of the trilogy that began in 1981. While this is good, that a movie is being represented, it often doesn't lead to knowledge of the previous. Also, a remake is a completely different movie. Besides the obvious, such as new characters, settings, or plot twists, a remake is a completely different creation. The directors, actors and everyone involved has a new ideal for the movie, and a different passion. It is amazing how much this shines through in a film.

Movies need to be remembered, it is as simple as that. They are works of art just like anything else that is remembered and studied, and they need to be given the same respects.

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