Short-"sighted".
Also, if you watch movies or television, there are so many countless places where we revel in, marvel at, or laugh at someone's pain.
Any sitcom, if told in the form of a drama, is awful tragedy. Often humiliating, distressful and shocking. Yet we laugh away without a care in the world.
Horror movies are less about satiating ourselves on other's pain and, through the eyes of another, confront our own mortality.
While I don't know if I will watch it. I think it's fascinating. I'm interested in what it is ultimately trying to say. And really hoping it isn't some black as pitch, hopeless affair that portrays LDS as inept insincere and misguided.
That said, I can see being critical of a trailer. You see it and you can like it or not. But nobody but a few have even seen this movie.
So perhaps we should reserve judgment?
LarsJuly 11, 2024
I agree. I hate horror movies. I used to watch some of them (mostly the old black and white ones) but at some point it occurred to me that you are watching someone get hurt for enjoyment???? It doesn't really make sense. It would not be enjoyable if it happened for real.
Laura S.July 9, 2024
In my setting apart blessing for my mission I was specifically blessed to know what doors not to enter. I was always mindful of that promise, both in living worthy of the guidance of the Spirit, as well as always trying to listen. There was only one time that I’d say I had the distinct impression not to tract a certain building. I don’t know what might have happened if we had, but no harm ever came to me and that promise was fulfilled.
It’s no secret that Satan is after the missionaries, but while I was out there, I felt the words of Elisha when he said, “They that be with us are more than they that be with them” (2 Kgs. 6:16).
Missionaries that are obedient in serving the Lord with all their might mind and strength will be blessed no matter what befalls them, and no matter the outcome.
JuliannJuly 9, 2024
Horrible. I’ve liked High Grant and it disappoints me that he would accept such a script. It could be any set of missionaries as the Church is not the only religion that sends out “missionaries”. They are always at risk, but discernment caution and prayer for protection have aided many. I’ve never understood why people go to horror movies or watch graphically violent movies. They affect the body and psyche so negatively.
Abbie VianesJuly 9, 2024
The Holy Spirit is especially strong in missionary work. Our prayers should be that missionaries recognize and heed the Spirits promptings to keep them from dangers. But this IS a sick idea for a film.
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Scott E.September 3, 2024
Short-"sighted". Also, if you watch movies or television, there are so many countless places where we revel in, marvel at, or laugh at someone's pain. Any sitcom, if told in the form of a drama, is awful tragedy. Often humiliating, distressful and shocking. Yet we laugh away without a care in the world. Horror movies are less about satiating ourselves on other's pain and, through the eyes of another, confront our own mortality. While I don't know if I will watch it. I think it's fascinating. I'm interested in what it is ultimately trying to say. And really hoping it isn't some black as pitch, hopeless affair that portrays LDS as inept insincere and misguided. That said, I can see being critical of a trailer. You see it and you can like it or not. But nobody but a few have even seen this movie. So perhaps we should reserve judgment?
LarsJuly 11, 2024
I agree. I hate horror movies. I used to watch some of them (mostly the old black and white ones) but at some point it occurred to me that you are watching someone get hurt for enjoyment???? It doesn't really make sense. It would not be enjoyable if it happened for real.
Laura S.July 9, 2024
In my setting apart blessing for my mission I was specifically blessed to know what doors not to enter. I was always mindful of that promise, both in living worthy of the guidance of the Spirit, as well as always trying to listen. There was only one time that I’d say I had the distinct impression not to tract a certain building. I don’t know what might have happened if we had, but no harm ever came to me and that promise was fulfilled. It’s no secret that Satan is after the missionaries, but while I was out there, I felt the words of Elisha when he said, “They that be with us are more than they that be with them” (2 Kgs. 6:16). Missionaries that are obedient in serving the Lord with all their might mind and strength will be blessed no matter what befalls them, and no matter the outcome.
JuliannJuly 9, 2024
Horrible. I’ve liked High Grant and it disappoints me that he would accept such a script. It could be any set of missionaries as the Church is not the only religion that sends out “missionaries”. They are always at risk, but discernment caution and prayer for protection have aided many. I’ve never understood why people go to horror movies or watch graphically violent movies. They affect the body and psyche so negatively.
Abbie VianesJuly 9, 2024
The Holy Spirit is especially strong in missionary work. Our prayers should be that missionaries recognize and heed the Spirits promptings to keep them from dangers. But this IS a sick idea for a film.
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