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This is from Mr Y:

Later today I’ll be re-viewing the Works of this years Event. But I thought I’d share some initial impressions, still unbiased from the first take, still unbiased from the Programmes too (I’ll be viewing them later, Persephone had a look claiming “Haverhast privilege” but I am not ready to assess “the peoples vote” yet.

E12: It was great to have some consistent archival material prime for a re-visitation.  I felt as though the 2014 insight helped break up and refresh things while all the characters the protagonist spoke with kept it lively.  Ultimately I feel “the joke” I may have been trying to spring on folks (in 1997) was executed non-brilliantly which only gleaned the non-brilliant pitch at hand.

The Search Party: A truly chilling endeavour in New-Horror Art.  The soundtrack and monologue bear further scrutiny, if one is bold enough.  Not sure if the “thesis” came through, but I remain proud of the “atmosphere” it created.

It’s Always the Same: Frank has a gift, and his films are always a comfortable fit on E Saturday.  The super-slick production and original score were a marvel. Timber the dog is up for the “Honourable Mention” this year.  At times I thought it was a NIN or TOOL video and that was distracting.  Was it the repetition? I’m all for repetition, but … did it take too long to deliver the news?  This one will be going under the microscope later today …

Code Word Vengeance: Episode One: What a fantastic and lively return to the Simon Bishop story.  But it’s brevity was painful.  A true “teaser”.

Das Piratenshiff: Again Herr O stuns us with some clever graphics.  But I feel the other images that may have been “political” were not in keeping with our traditional fare.  I think Visitor Blim tried some experiments like this some years back.  O did show a great sensitivity between the visual and music, but, as someone involved in that music I wish it was associated with some other Pirates.

Disney: trailers are not going to take the Haverhast.  A few nice images though.

La Escondida: perhaps Visitor Blims most sublime submission.  However, tis more of a trailer.

The Unexpected Darkness of Tomorrow’s Eternity”: One of the strong contenders for the Haverhast.  This, too, will be under extreme re-view today.  My only question: too much outsourced video?  It’s a tough one. Regardless, stunning visuals and audio and without a doubt his family are in the running for “Honourable Mention”.

Casilda’s Song: Perhaps for the first time horror actually happened.  Another strong contender.

Vignettes Retold: a jolly good time had by all.

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So I heartily welcome further reflection and commentary.  Both Casilda’s Song and The Unexpected Darkness of Tomorrow’s Eternity delivered “The Scariest thing I’ve Ever Seen” …

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