Merry-go-girl Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 It might just be because I'm getting really old but The Director seems like a young lad. Kerfuffle and pluk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I like the video - shows how the director is a bit insane and unstable. Okay, maybe they should have made it a bit more subtle, and there was a bit of overkill on the added on effects, but I still think it works well. It might just be because I'm getting really old but The Director seems like a young lad. I agree! I was expecting to see an older actor with a bit more of a domineering voice. Good on him for making his way to Director of Thorpe Park Movie Studios at such a young age though - it can't have been easy. Maybe that's why he's gone a bit crazy; taking on too much too soon? RubyRed95, Kerfuffle and Merry-go-girl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 What a load of arse. paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yeah I think the video is awful tbh. Cheesy is funny and if it's done right it can be great. But it was executed well at all. They may as well have used Windows Movie Maker... Urgh. paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Was expecting the director to have a voice like in all the ride announcements last year... Olistjj and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I just watched that video. It started out all right, but got progressively more 'home made'. In other words, it looked like it was filmed in a garage. I'm a wimp, and that didn't even scare me. He also looked like he had fruit squash dripping down his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Alton towers video for their ultimate scarefest sleepover was better, thought it was hilarious... Thorpe's is good just a bit boring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yes, but Thorpe's video didn't need to be fantastic. They were just trying to get a little buzz over the event, whereas Towers are aiming to make people pay £280pp. Their video needed to sell. If it didn't there would be some serious losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I wonder if that will be the actual director who you see in the maze? Apart from the one photo of the nicely themed window/door, all the other interior bits I have seen of Studio 13 have just had black walls so I hope that doesn't turn out to be the case. In another note, I hope that MBV and CITW get tweaks this year to build on last year and iron out the flaws. EDIT: I've just found some behind the scenes photos of My Bloody Valentine on the internet. Thorpe really let it down with the lighting last year, it's actually really well themed! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 An article about the overnight experience, The Extra Cut (Warning: Potential spoilers): http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2779204/Thorpe-Park-s-Fright-Nights-guests-kidnapped-blindfolded-chased-cannibal-cult.html I wonder if these people will be turn out to be some of the roaming actors as well (particularly the younger two): Given that they've got a writer on board for the roaming characters, having the roaming characters themed around a cannibal cult (which could turn out to be inspired by The Motel or another of the Director's films) would be a great back story and one that could be feasibly created and conveyed! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.man Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 EDIT: I've just found some behind the scenes photos of My Bloody Valentine on the internet. Thorpe really let it down with the lighting last year, it's actually really well themed! Would you be able to post the link to these pictures please? Saw96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Would you be able to post the link to these pictures please? They are actually from the theming company who made the maze. Scroll down to last September/October time. https://twitter.com/ScruffyDogLtd https://www.facebook.com/scruffydogltd Mr.man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's kind of a shame that the IP mazes will be here to stay for some time, the original concepts that Thorpe have for this year are far more interesting than any of the horror movie things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I sort of agree with you but MBV is very good with the pace and how it feels like you are being chased. best maze thorpe ever done in my eyes was the curse, although Cabin was fantastic and being a huge fan of the film stopping and reading the sign with the mosters listed on and seeing the ticked ones showing what creatures are in the maze with you at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I sort of agree with you but MBV is very good with the pace and how it feels like you are being chased. best maze thorpe ever done in my eyes was the curse, although Cabin was fantastic and being a huge fan of the film stopping and reading the sign with the mosters listed on and seeing the ticked ones showing what creatures are in the maze with you at the time. Have to disagree with you there Jack! I thought The Curse was one of the worst mazes Thorpe have done. The theming was nice, yes, but the maze itself did nothing for me, and was a bit corny and silly; not particularly scary at all. Having loads of people jump out shouting 'Arrrrrrrr matey' and stuff like that made it laughable, and not in a good way. I'd probably rate it as my least favourite scare attraction Thorpe have done to be honest and was glad to see the back end of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 The Curse was very inconsistent. When the actors knew what they were doing and there was the right level of smoke/lighting, it was fantastic but it was often in very poor form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 The Curse was amazing in its last year in my opinion, the fog was so thick you literally couldn't see in front of you. The only problem I have with the IP mazes, is that the links to their movies don't really add much to the table that Thorpe wouldn't have thought up themselves. The fact Cabin in the woods is a free flow "illusion of choice" maze has nothing to do with the IP, I have no doubt that eventually that concept would have made its way in to the park either way. Likewise, nothing specifically about TBWP IP made Thorpe Park go "Ohhh lets put a glorified scare zone down the side of the park." I don't begrudge Thorpe for not having Universal style theming, because its never going to be in their budget range, however, the theming that is present is still terribly generic, and I don't really believe (outside of Saw Alive, which to this day I think is one of the best themed attractions in the country) "Oh I'm really part of this movie!" at any point. In essence they're just there for their brand power. These mazes would have eventually made their way in to the park in some form had they not signed the Lionsgate deal. pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I don't begrudge Thorpe for not having Universal style theming, because its never going to be in their budget range, however, the theming that is present is still terribly generic, and I don't really believe (outside of Saw Alive, which to this day I think is one of the best themed attractions in the country) "Oh I'm really part of this movie!" at any point. My Bloody Valentine would if you could actually see any of the theming... Saw Alive is quite well themed, it's just a shame that the actors and general experience as a maze let it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Looks to me like Studio 13's a strobe maze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Looks to me like Studio 13's a strobe maze! How? Have you seen inside it? (I think it will be but just wondering if you have seen anything to suggest so?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I personally don't think Studio 13 will be like Asylum and be predominately a maze that uses strobes. I wouldn't be surprised, however, if it does have a strobe effect at some point - many mazes do after all! Speaking of Studio 13, another apparent sneak peek from Thorpe's FB: Altitude and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkadder312 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Studio 13 does look quite good hope it lives up the hype. Asylum was Thorpe's best ever maze especially the early years and the final year. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 This maze is actually shaping up to be so good! I bet that's like a prop room within the studio or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Was on park today and noticed quite a few things around the park.... ill put a link below however all I will say is the actors for my bloody valentine are looking pretty good!! http://www.themeparkguide.biz/news/the-island-changes-after-dark TPJames and Coaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 ^ Are they kissing? MBV with a gay twist? I LOVE IT <3 Cornflakes and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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