Alright, while I may have worn my growing dislike for the waning quality of the [REC] series on my sleeve for a few past articles, that is mainly because of how far off the rails the series went with [REC] 3: Genesis, and it needs to be noted that Jaume handed the reigns of that movie over to Paco Plaza, which is exactly why I think it failed. Need further proof of what the man can do? See the movie Sleep Tight, and see it right now. That film floored me for just how unsettling the idea was (a landlord who takes a real shining to a female tenant he has, and has a tendency to visit her and drug her at night and come into her apartment and…well, I won’t ruin it) but the quality of that story and how original it was, matched up with the real horrors of the first [REC] movie, make me think Juame could make an entry for VHS 3 that would put all others to shame. Plus, let’s not forget that the original [REC] might be some of the best found footage ever, so how about we put him back into a format he truly shines at?
Yes, I am a die-hard fan of Attack the Block, so obviously Joe Cornish popped right into my mind as a prime participant for a VHS 3. Problem is, Cornish is now a big time writer, collaborating with Edgar Wright at times for blockbuster productions like The Adventures of Tintin and the upcoming Ant-Man adventure, so I realize there aren’t many projects on his directorial radar. Writing fluid and engrossing stories takes an awful long time, even when working with an extremely intelligent partner, but that’s why VHS 3 would be a perfect fit for directing!
Sure, Attack The Block is a seriously effects driven sci-fi/horror mash-up, which would provide a challenge for Cornish being stripped of such potential for VHS cameras – but one I have full faith he can tackle with ease. All the alien carnage is a blast to watch, he creates watchable characters who steal every scene, the plot line stays exciting from start to finish – Cornish really knows how to entertain an audience. So what do you say Joe, jump back in the directorial ring just for a quick anthology story? You can write it quick, shoot it even faster, and show off your skills next to a few other entries from equally big name horror directors? I’d buy that for a dollar!