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Old 10-08-2021, 10:45 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Leo656 View Post

Nah, the original writer hated that scene and everything it implied. That was all Tom Savini wanting to get crazy with special effects and latex, and the studio insisting that "these movies always have to end with One More Jump Scare". The guy who wrote the movie never even knew about that scene until he saw the movie for himself, and he was rather upset by it.
As memorable as it is, I agree. Also, the shot of Crystal Lake reflecting the forest in fall colors and Alice in the rowboat really is one of the most beautiful shots in cinema, IMO. Maybe that's why they just couldn't resist shattering the moment...
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