FUNNY GAMES (1997/2007) - 4th Wall Breaks, Bratty Lead Actors, Michael Haneke's Disturbing Takedown of Violence in Media... and it's Identical Remake — BOMBED!

FUNNY GAMES (1997/2007) - 4th Wall Breaks, Bratty Lead Actors, Michael Haneke's Disturbing Takedown of Violence in Media... and it's Identical Remake

BOMBED! · Oct 11, 2023 · 2h 45m

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Funny Games (2008)

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Funny Games (1997)

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Show notes

March 14th, 2008. Michael Haneke's remake to his depraved film in his filmography Funny Games gets released in limited capacity. Almost 10 years to the day of his first go around of the same name, the remake (along with the 1997 original) entered the American cult cinema circles after a decade in art house lore. The brutal message was missed again, now being compared to the likes of SAW and Hostel instead of the take down it truly was. This week, as the Halloween season rolls on, Komar's pick left a lot of discussion to be had...