Welcome back nerd squad, my name is Roya Destroyaa and this is Top 10 NERD.
We are taking a break from the usual top 10 list format of our videos to discuss a movie
that just came out in theatres, Slenderman.
Slenderman was a creepypasta created by the something awful forum user Eric Knudsen that
totally blew up all over the web.
Now the film was highly anticipated and a lot of hype was built up, but according to
professional critics the movie has fallen completely flat.
We are here to bring you our own personal take of the film, and talk about some of the
controversy that itÕs stirred upÑbecause if thereÕs one thing I love, itÕs a bit
of drama.
So here it is, Slenderman, something awful indeed.
And this video will not contain any spoilers.
First off, to get you better acquainted with the dude, who
is this fine slim fellow.
Well of course it depends on which writer youÕre asking, but generally he is described
as a tall, tentacle-y, oddly well dressed figure who preys on mostly children and youth,
inducing violence and paranoia in those he stalks.
Despite the fact that he is entirely fictionÑyes, he is, donÕt fight me on that one.
IÕm totally going to die tonight arenÕt I. Anyway, despite that fact, scholars have
argued that heÕs the perfect example of how folklore may develop and expand over time
because his origins can be trace.
So yes, Big foot, Loch ness Monster, vampiresÑall folklore, all fake.
All it takes is collective story telling, variation in story, and a performance factor.
Go ahead, try it yourselves sometime.
You could create the next big viral sensation.
So with the spreading of this seemingly harmless but chilling tale, there has actually been
a pretty harmful occurrence related to our friend Slendy.
In 2014 two girls from Wisconsin, Anissa and Morgan lured their friend Payton out into
the woods and stabbed her not once, not twice, but 19 timesÑshe narrowly made it out alive.
The reason behind this?
According to them, as a blood offering to Slenderman.
Which is a little weird because for all his stalking and abducting, Slenderman isnÕt
inherently that violent.
The girls said that if they hadnÕt killed Payton, that Slenderman would harm them or
their families.
Well, it turned out Morgan was diagnosed with early onset schizophrenia, a disorder inherited
from her father.
And Anissa was diagnosed with shared psychotic disorder, where she basically fed off the
delusions of Morgan.
In the end both girls were sentenced to lengthy stays in mental hospitals for treatmentÑthey
were found not guilty by reason of insanity, which is actually more rare than you think
it is.
While it all boils down to mental illness, itÕs still a little freaky how Slenderman
manifested in both of their lives.
So now, imagine a movie coming out that sensationalizes the thing that caused several families to
much anguish.
Due to this, a the Marcus Corporation chain of theatres refuses to screen the movie in
its cinemas situated by the stabbing site, out of respect for what happened.
The sentencing didnÕt even happen until December 2017, which was passed when the movie had
been shot.
Now I like a good discussion, what do you guys think?
Is this movie distasteful or has the time passed to be sensitive to it?
Now here lies the other question: is it even worth seeing?
Well, according to almost every movie review site out there, the answer is hells to the
noÑbut like I always say, sometimes the worse the movie, the more fun it is to see it.
Now first off, the creepypasta came out way back in 2009.
If a movie was to be made, it should have been when he was in his prime.
And preferably before the stabbing if weÕre being frank.
The meme has been overplayed, the story is old, the pasta has been sitting out for a
long time and itÕs not entirely edible anymore.
Our honest opinion?
While the movie was set up to be a success, success it did not attain.
You can see itÕs got the bones to be a good movie, but proper writing and scare tactic
were exchanged for loud noises and lots of choppy editing.
And really the time for the Slenderman has passedÑwe are on to obviously bigger and
better meme things, like kiki do you love me.
WhereÕs kikiÕs movie?
Now THAT would make a great horror film.
Yeah I hate that song.
That being said, if you want to say you saw the Slederman film and become part of an outdated
meme crew, be my guest.
Go on half price Tuesday if youÕre worried about wasting money.
You may enjoy it.
If you enjoy mediocrity.
I mean thereÕs a reason why everyone loves the Room despite being god awful.
So our conclusion?
Go see it for fun if you want, but donÕt expect too much because this is one bowl of
pasta that is a little light on the sauce.
Yes, for those of you who know me even a little by now, you know how much IÕm enjoying the
fact that I can make pasta references in this video.
Now if youÕll excuse me, there is some spaghetti in my lunch bag waiting for me.
ThatÕs all for today kids, let us know in the comment section below if you have any
pressing questions in need of an answer!
My name is Roya Destroyaa, thanks for watching, and donÕt forget to subscribe so you never
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