tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13294573.post7774924901505467392..comments2024-03-29T02:39:14.730-04:00Comments on Cockeyed Caravan: Storyteller’s Rulebook: Should a Monster Ever Meet Its Metaphor?Matt Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319984238456281734noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13294573.post-73553454165535863962016-01-03T19:37:08.139-05:002016-01-03T19:37:08.139-05:00I think the sound of the monster's name also r...I think the sound of the monster's name also raises a reference to the dybbuk, "di-book", the clinging malicious evil spirit of Jewish mythology and Yiddish folklore, whether by intent or shared cultural unconsciousness. <br /><br />The dybbuk monster was brilliantly employed in both David S. Goyer's 2009 horror movie 'The Unborn' and in 'The Possession' (2012), directed by Ole Bornedal and written by Juliet Snowden and Stiles White.<br /><br />When I watched Jennifer Kent's excellent film, I couldn't help thinking at first the monster's name was simply a play on 'its-the-book'. I think your dada-book is a great insight on the film and the deeper issues it works through so well. It's a great film that show's what Aussie film-makers can do - but have not been doing enough recently (Mad Max Fury Road sucks!)Tom Declannoreply@blogger.com