You thought it was the end... but the parody has just begun.
Does that sound vaguely familiar?
For the benefit of those who aren't tagline gurus, I've just paraphrased one of Saw IV's selling points.
Namely:
"You think it is over... but the games have just begun."
I was of course referring to my original trilogy but anyway, let's dance.
For his debut live stand-up show Animals, Ricky Gervais hoped to deliver a Thriller.
Is it really plausible to base a computer game around a music video?
Not really, but that's exactly what Mastertronic attempted in 1985 with Spectrum effort Chiller.
Events ran in the wrong order (starting in the forest and not the cinema) etc etc, but that's where similarities end as this had fuck all to do with anything, because the aim was for some guy to collect crucifixes and rescue a fair maiden.
Marvel over its unappealing glory.
Cracking the miscellaneous 'writing' whip of Indiana Jones.
The animated series of Donkey Kong Country swapped religious artefact for crescent shaped fruit in episode Raiders of the Lost Banana.
Depending on era, the often twisted world of Garbage Pail Kids may not have drained pocket money.
What a shame the film was unfortunately unpleasant, and not in a good way.
Check out these light-hearted and obvious examples.
R2-D2
Rambo
Ronald Reagan
E.T.
Tim Curry as 'sweet transvestite' and mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter.
In apocalyptic 2013 comedy This is the End, an all-star cast including Seth Rogen and James Franco play exaggerated and fictional versions of themselves.
After Jonah Hill becomes possessed, this segment references not The Exorcism of Emily Rose but...
Eminem spoofs British A.I. Max Headroom in music video Rap God.
Curren$y album This Ain't No Mixtape chose to base cover art on Vice City.
Hollywood Pictures presents The Great Sphinx of Giza (and others).
Bizarre arcade Chocky! Chocky! not only ripped off Pang, but also 'borrowed' scenery from Bomb Jack.
Did these assholes really think nobody would notice?
What incredible bullshit!
I am... Nas, and there's more.
Serving miscellany, and can you beat the boss?
In principle, the NES port of Salamander (renamed Life Force), featured an identical boss.
System 3 didn't think of it first.
I know, what a Ankher.
We've all seen the climax of King Kong. Damn those biplanes, damn them.
It was beauty killed the beast.
Yeah it was, and what a complete and utter bitch.
We're off on a march, the March of Progress.
It's considered rude to point. Try telling Uncle Sam that.
Here's how the following lock and tape load.
During the credit roll of Free Birds, Jake dons the hat and wears the clobber.
"My God sirs! You can break our bones, but you'll never break our spirit!"
Jack Klaff (as waxdroid Abraham Lincoiln) in Red Dwarf IV episode Meltdown.
Did cult space comedy go downhill after VI? A resounding and unequivocal YES!
Without getting too much into film or television, here's my pick of a kick ass bunch.
The final pair are straight from film and game.
It's a shame Timothy Dalton only starred in Licence to Kill and The Living Daylights because he did a striling job.
Never mind, there's always Hot Fuzz.
Before logging off, let's stay with Data East and Robocop 2.
Unlike the original, their 1991 effort remained exclusive to coin muncher.
However, they and Ocean ensured home owners didn't miss out with a completely different platforming interpretation in 1990. The C64 and NES versions are largely the same, but Speccy and Amstrad mixed things up with exploration, puzzle elements and altered stages. Amiga and ST were based on the latter but system prowess improved the experience, (at least from a visual POV).
To actual and hugely inferior silver screen sequel.
As you can see, Sly Spy is paraded on the entrance of OCP's crime prevention unit.
Officer Duffy is forcefully asked to take a seat when refusing to co-operate about Cain's whereabouts.
Cabinet marquee suggests Bad Dudes are about to take on Dragon Ninja, right?
You'd think so, but oops a bastard mistake because when soon to be labelled 'rotten cop' takes a closer look, we observe this is actually Sly Spy.
Who's at fault?
Director Irvin 'The Empire Strikes Back' Kershner or Data East for supplying the arcade?
I'm going with both.
#2 guarantees stronger material but until that happens, even The Rifles remain None the Wiser of what'll contain.
Does that sound vaguely familiar?
For the benefit of those who aren't tagline gurus, I've just paraphrased one of Saw IV's selling points.
Namely:
"You think it is over... but the games have just begun."
I was of course referring to my original trilogy but anyway, let's dance.
Who knows why cheap Dhalsim rip off Alsion III of Visco Corporation's Breakers series is named so, but Ramsesses III was an Egyptian Pharaoh... |
Baby Bonnie Hood of Darkstalkers 3 sends up a certain Little Red fairy tale. |
Is it really plausible to base a computer game around a music video?
Not really, but that's exactly what Mastertronic attempted in 1985 with Spectrum effort Chiller.
Events ran in the wrong order (starting in the forest and not the cinema) etc etc, but that's where similarities end as this had fuck all to do with anything, because the aim was for some guy to collect crucifixes and rescue a fair maiden.
Marvel over its unappealing glory.
Notice the 'unlicensed' use of Pac-Man ghosts and Space Invaders. |
At least Famicom exclusive Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti made no secret of spoofing the iconic video. |
In this 1991 Megadrive adventure, Donald Duck sets off to find King Garuzia's treasure. |
Complete with fedora and bullwhip, Dandy-J wasn't the only char to light up Sunsoft's eccentric Neo Geo fighter Waku Waku 7. It was later converted to the Saturn. |
What a shame the film was unfortunately unpleasant, and not in a good way.
Check out these light-hearted and obvious examples.
R2-D2
Ronald Reagan
E.T.
Tim Curry as 'sweet transvestite' and mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter.
In apocalyptic 2013 comedy This is the End, an all-star cast including Seth Rogen and James Franco play exaggerated and fictional versions of themselves.
After Jonah Hill becomes possessed, this segment references not The Exorcism of Emily Rose but...
Eminem spoofs British A.I. Max Headroom in music video Rap God.
Curren$y album This Ain't No Mixtape chose to base cover art on Vice City.
Hollywood Pictures presents The Great Sphinx of Giza (and others).
Kiss - Hot in the Shade |
Elgiza is a giant but regular enemy in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. |
Did these assholes really think nobody would notice?
What incredible bullshit!
I am... Nas, and there's more.
Serving miscellany, and can you beat the boss?
Actraiser (SNES) You'll face this at the end of Kasandora, Act II. |
Myth (C64) |
System 3 didn't think of it first.
Many will remember the excellent Megadrive port of Toaplan's Hellfire. The relatively skilful will defy flying sarcophagus and dodge bullets. |
Back with Myth and before tackling King Tut's head, we must enter the Great Pyramid. |
I know, what a Ankher.
We've all seen the climax of King Kong. Damn those biplanes, damn them.
It was beauty killed the beast.
Yeah it was, and what a complete and utter bitch.
Caravan Palace - Panic |
Fantasy supremo Frank Frazetta provides the cover for issue #81 of Eerie magazine. |
King-size baby equals king-sized spoof. |
There is precious little The Simpsons haven't parodied and King Homer forms part of Treehouse of Horror III. The others being Clown Without Pity and Dial "Z" For Zombies. |
We're off on a march, the March of Progress.
The Doors - Full Circle |
Known as California Man in Europe. |
1983 sci-fi horror The Deadly Spawn portrays the epic strut on poster. |
Here's how the following lock and tape load.
From the creators of the Runaway saga and the sequel to Hollywood Monsters, The Next Big Thing has a doctored version of Sam on box art. |
He prefers to pick up where he left off. |
During the credit roll of Free Birds, Jake dons the hat and wears the clobber.
Much Apu About Nothing |
Jack Klaff (as waxdroid Abraham Lincoiln) in Red Dwarf IV episode Meltdown.
Did cult space comedy go downhill after VI? A resounding and unequivocal YES!
Sculpted by Daniel Chester French and carved by the Piccirilli Brothers, the statue of the 16th American President dominates Washington D.C. |
In the first season of the American adaptation of BBC series House of Cards, Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) has blood on his hands. |
Immolation - Majesty and Decay |
It's a shame Timothy Dalton only starred in Licence to Kill and The Living Daylights because he did a striling job.
Never mind, there's always Hot Fuzz.
Before logging off, let's stay with Data East and Robocop 2.
Unlike the original, their 1991 effort remained exclusive to coin muncher.
However, they and Ocean ensured home owners didn't miss out with a completely different platforming interpretation in 1990. The C64 and NES versions are largely the same, but Speccy and Amstrad mixed things up with exploration, puzzle elements and altered stages. Amiga and ST were based on the latter but system prowess improved the experience, (at least from a visual POV).
To actual and hugely inferior silver screen sequel.
As you can see, Sly Spy is paraded on the entrance of OCP's crime prevention unit.
Officer Duffy is forcefully asked to take a seat when refusing to co-operate about Cain's whereabouts.
Cabinet marquee suggests Bad Dudes are about to take on Dragon Ninja, right?
You'd think so, but oops a bastard mistake because when soon to be labelled 'rotten cop' takes a closer look, we observe this is actually Sly Spy.
Director Irvin 'The Empire Strikes Back' Kershner or Data East for supplying the arcade?
I'm going with both.
#2 guarantees stronger material but until that happens, even The Rifles remain None the Wiser of what'll contain.
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