• Anti-Spam Policy
  • Copyright Notice
  • DMCA Compliance
  • Earnings Disclaimer
  • Fair Use Disclaimer
  • FTC Compliance
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Social Media Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions
HollywoodNewsHub.com
  • Home
    • About
  • News & Gossip
  • Movies
  • Television
  • Music
  • Fashion
  • Horror
  • Trailers
  • Contact
  • Home
    • About
  • News & Gossip
  • Movies
  • Television
  • Music
  • Fashion
  • Horror
  • Trailers
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
HollywoodNewsHub.com
No Result
View All Result

How Rawhead Rex Explores Celtic Horror

by admin
May 27, 2022
in Horror
How Rawhead Rex Explores Celtic Horror


Clive Barker has had a lot of success on the screen. But then, of course, there are the movies that came early in his career. Barker was so disappointed with his early work in film as a screenwriter that it led to him directing Hellraiser himself. And even though Transmutations is truly a feature just as bad as it’s made out to be, Rawhead Rex is not without merit.

Based on a story from the third volume of Barker’s wonderful Books of Blood collections, Rawhead Rex is an old fashioned monster tale about an ancient primordial deity resurrected to ravage the Irish countryside. Irish horror is somewhat of a rarity, and while the film takes many liberties with the short story, the roots of Celtic lore and legend inherent in the fiction do survive the process of adaptation.

In the short story, Rawhead is described as essentially a nine-foot phallus. He kills everything he comes across, eating most of that which he encounters, including two children. He is an ancient, Celtic being, a possible deity. He is a representative from a barbaric past set forth to demolish the civilized present. While the film gets a lot of flack for altering the look of the monster—as here Rawhead looks more like a cross between Pumpkinhead, Conan, and the front man of a death metal band—most of the important and darker story elements are preserved. Including the death of a child.

Rawhead Rex

Most of Barker’s work deals with religion, usually in overt and un-subtle ways. He wants the point to be clear. Rawhead Rex is an early example of this. This is a movie about Paganism versus Catholicism. Rawhead is a relic from a chaotic, primal past. He is the furthest thing from the order and structure of a religion that is very much what drove him into the ground in the first place. In that manner, Rawhead Rex is a revenge story. As much as it is a bloody, gory monster flick, it’s a tale of a king reclaiming his kingdom. Hence the title.

While Barker may be English, this is inherently an Irish monster story. Rawhead Rex is unique in the way it explores Celtic horror simply in that it brings Celtic horror and Celtic ideals and beliefs back to the forefront. The fact that these ideas and beliefs were lost, stolen and adopted by the religions that took their place, is a major theme running throughout the feature. As much as it is a silly B-Movie, there’s still a point to it. For that we probably have Barker to thank, given that he wrote the script for Rawhead Rex himself, even if he wasn’t entirely happy with it.

Maybe the most infamous and yet also the most poignant scene in Rawhead Rex comes when the creature urinates on the head of a priest, who takes this as a baptism, renounces God and then begins to serve the monster. This is the perfect example of Rawhead reclaiming his kingdom. He’s taking back what was taken from him; he’s destroying the civility of the modern world and especially of the religion that has come to rule since his time. Rawhead is the face of the old world, of old religion, and so instead of eating the priest he causes him to simply change his faith.

Love Real Life Ghost Hunting Shows? CLICK HERE FOR MORE!

Rawhead Rex is about the present colliding with a dark past it tried to bury. And even if you’re not wanting to check it out for Barker’s ideas on paganism and old world religions, it’s still a neat monster movie that will at the very least keep you entertained.

Post Views:
696

Liked it? Take a second to support Nat Brehmer on Patreon!



Original Source Link

Previous Post

Kourtney Kardashian Is The ‘Best Stepmom’ To Travis Barker’s Kids – Hollywood Life

Next Post

'Devotion' Teaser Trailer

admin

admin

Related Posts

Horror Highlights: IT COMES BACK, SUCCUBUS À DISTANCE ARROW, TOMMY GUNS, ASHKAL
Horror

Horror Highlights: IT COMES BACK, SUCCUBUS À DISTANCE ARROW, TOMMY GUNS, ASHKAL

by admin
March 22, 2023
Why Fulci’s Zombie is Essential
Horror

Why Fulci’s Zombie is Essential

by admin
March 21, 2023
Jean-Claude Van Damme Rumored to Appear as a Ghost in ‘Beetlejuice 2’
Horror

Jean-Claude Van Damme Rumored to Appear as a Ghost in ‘Beetlejuice 2’

by admin
March 21, 2023
NIGHT OF THE KILLER BEARS | Trailer Drop & Release Announcement
Horror

NIGHT OF THE KILLER BEARS | Trailer Drop & Release Announcement

by admin
March 20, 2023
The ‘Leprechaun’ 8-Film Digital Collection is On Sale This Weekend
Horror

The ‘Leprechaun’ 8-Film Digital Collection is On Sale This Weekend

by admin
March 20, 2023
Next Post
'Devotion' Teaser Trailer

'Devotion' Teaser Trailer

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West’s Relationship Timeline

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West’s Relationship Timeline

Watch Harry Styles make his latest music video with James Corden for $300

Watch Harry Styles make his latest music video with James Corden for $300

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ADVERTISEMENT

POPULAR POSTS

Listen to Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley Discuss SCREAM VI on a New Episode of CORPSE CLUB

Listen to Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley Discuss SCREAM VI on a New Episode of CORPSE CLUB

March 19, 2023
Fashion Reimagined – Nifty doc on the search for sustainable clothes

Fashion Reimagined – Nifty doc on the search for sustainable clothes

February 28, 2023
Spotify Launches Vertical Video Feed

Spotify Launches Vertical Video Feed

March 9, 2023
‘Calvaire’ Director On The New French Extremity

‘Calvaire’ Director On The New French Extremity

February 25, 2023
Maneskin Announce Fall 2023 World Tour Dates

Maneskin Announce Fall 2023 World Tour Dates

March 16, 2023
Succession to End With Season 4

Succession to End With Season 4

February 24, 2023
American Horrors & Marketing Macabre New Partnership

American Horrors & Marketing Macabre New Partnership

February 26, 2023

Browse by Category

  • Books (1)
  • Business (2)
  • Events (4)
  • Fashion (1,353)
  • Horror (704)
  • Interviews (7)
  • Movies (1,356)
  • Music (1,374)
  • News & Gossip (2,014)
  • Television (1,369)
  • Trailers (1,344)
Smoothie Diet
ADVERTISEMENT

POPULAR POSTS

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s Relationship Timeline

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s Relationship Timeline

September 30, 2022
‘Quantum Leap’ Recap Season 1, Episode 4: Magic Talks Sam Beckett Leap

‘Quantum Leap’ Recap Season 1, Episode 4: Magic Talks Sam Beckett Leap

October 11, 2022
MISSING Trailer (2023)

MISSING Trailer (2023)

November 27, 2022
James Gunn’s ‘Lollipop Chainsaw’ Gets First Look at Upcoming Remake

James Gunn’s ‘Lollipop Chainsaw’ Gets First Look at Upcoming Remake

January 20, 2023

READERS' PICKS

Def Leppard drumer Rick Allen speaks on attack in Florida

Def Leppard drumer Rick Allen speaks on attack in Florida

March 20, 2023
The Tutor Trailer (2023)

The Tutor Trailer (2023)

March 4, 2023
Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham Date-Night Outfits

Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham Date-Night Outfits

March 22, 2023
Watch Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava Perform “Naatu Naatu” at 2023 Oscars

Watch Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava Perform “Naatu Naatu” at 2023 Oscars

March 13, 2023

EDITOR'S PICKS

The Best Crossbody Bags to Shop in 2023

The Best Crossbody Bags to Shop in 2023

March 20, 2023
Zurich Travel Guide – Best Places to Visit and Eat At

Zurich Travel Guide – Best Places to Visit and Eat At

March 18, 2023
The 30 Best Buys From the Other Stories, COS and ARKET Sales

The 30 Best Buys From the Other Stories, COS and ARKET Sales

March 20, 2023
Will Trent Season 1 Episode 9 Review: Manhunt

Will Trent Season 1 Episode 9 Review: Manhunt

March 22, 2023

© 2022 HollywoodNewsHub.com - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • About
  • News & Gossip
  • Movies
  • Television
  • Music
  • Fashion
  • Horror
  • Trailers
  • Contact

© 2022 HollywoodNewsHub.com - All Rights Reserved

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT