To think that this is a terrible concept for a film and the writers should be ashamed of themselve

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Im pretty easy going when it comes to films and tv. while there are some programmes that i would never watch because i dont agree with the idea behind them, i accept that other people do. part of lifes rich tapestry etc.

however, Im horrified that a film has been released about a woman being haunted by the possessed spirit of her miscarried twin brother. it may be that im just ultra-sensitive on this subject. i accept that. but i think its a disgusting premise for a film.

Is this some sort of 'unborn twin' horror? YANBU to think it is a naff premise for a film but then so are most horrors IMO. I don't think its terribly original either.

its called the unborn. makes me shudder.

Don't read any Shaun Hutson then, particularly Spawn. TBH, if you don't like the sound of a film, don't go and see it. But this doesn;t sound any worse than, ooh, children murdering their parents, parents eating their children, women being raped by trees and various other horror classics.

but very few people have actually murdered their parents, been eaten by their parents or raped by trees. billions of women miscarry. surely that makes it different? and i wouldnt go and watch it. dont get chance to go to the cinema to see films i want to watch, let alones ones i dont

YANBU - I saw the trailer last night and it made me feel a bit sick (I was a twin and I've also had several mc's). It looked pretty hideous

But like SGB said, there are loads of films/books which I would steer clear of.

But you could say that about any film which features someone dying (eg of cancer or etc) - most people have experienced such things, but you can't stop someone wanting to make a film where that happens. Just don't see it if you know you will be upset.

I very much doubt we'll ever see a film about cancer which has been made purely for shock/entertainment value.

exactly nontoxic!

I saw the 18 version of the trailer when I went to cinema a few weeks ago. It scared the bejeesus out of me as I'm a big wuss, and it looks very creepy. Having said that though I don't think the subject matter in itself is particularly 'shocking' (not really that original either) so I do think YABU, sorry.

I think you're focusing too much on a detail that probably isn't even dealt with in the film. IIRC all they do in the trailer is say she had a twin that died inutero - so it's not exactly a film about a m/c, it just might have one in the backstory.

(but I am sorry that you're upset)

Well I think most films are in essence made for those reasons, nontoxic - and to make money.

Yes most films are made for those reasons - which is precisely why we're unlikely to see a film about cancer in the horror genre - they're generally weepies, which of course can make loads of money - but you're not being asked to go and see it as a roller coaster ride of thrills, action and gore.

YABU

Some of us love a terrifying horror film.

sorry i do think yabu even if understandably so due to your own circumstances.
i don't find the subject matter shocking or think the writers should be ashamed of themselves. i do think it's a bit of a naff concept and doubt i'll see it (unless on sky) but if others find it entertaining then go for it.

I don't know. It doesn't seem that dreadful to me. Maybe I'm a ghoul, but I'd quite like to see that!!

I love anything with a bit of supernatural in it!

YABU, but understandably so.

I just wish they would stop showing the trailer on TV after 9. Yes I am old enough to watch TV after 9pm, that doesn't stop it giving me nightmares.

Not the sort of thing I would personally watch but I don't see anything wrong with the concept itself.

Tbh I think you're letting your own circumstances influence your judgement on this. It's a film, it's meant to be horror, not about miscarriage - about hauntings.

As an aside, I know someone who is absolutely convinced that her house is frequented by her dd's miscarried twin, even though she only miscarried at about six weeks.

YABU I think - I do understand why you'd feel this way but ALL horror films have sick/shocking premises that might upset someone with personal experience of the issue.

Imagine watching Nightmare on Elm Street if you child had been murdered by a paedophile. Or Friday 13th if your brother was in a psychiatric institutution, do you see what I mean?

or Mamma Mia if you were involved in a tricky paternity test and your suspected partner was shagging around greece? actually don't watch Mamma Mia it will give you nightmares.

I agree with you, Lissie.
I'm usually a horror fan, but thought the premise for this film was pretty dire.

I agree. An advert came on the radio for it, and I actually turned it off so dds couldn't hear it. The last thing I want is them having nightmares about it.

yabu

I've avoided Mamma Mia so far. Even though it's got PB in it. Not bad for an ol' folk.

If you held a gun to my head I'd rather watch Mama Mia than lawnmower man tho'

the dark half was fab..the book much better than the film tho