This link has been circulating around the web, and I’ve already forwarded it to a few members: it’s a mock trailer for a certain well-known horror film, brilliantly re-edited to look like a heartwarming romantic comedy. It’s hilarious, but also more than a little satirical, and not far off from some trailers that horribly misrepresent what they’re promoting.
For instance, you may remember the one for TURTLES CAN FLY, a harrowing film about Iraqi children traumatized by war, made to look like a saccharine, whimsical romp for the whole family! Or the upcoming PARADISE NOW. Click here, scroll down, and check out the original “international” trailer vs. the North American one. Maybe Warner Independent believes we’ll only go to see a Palestinian suicide bomber drama if it’s the feel-good flick of the Fall.
My favorite trailers are those that remain true to the film’s spirit and show you what it’s about without giving too much away (like the one for THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE).
What are some other films you’ve seen that were nothing at all like their trailers?