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Blockbuster - Fresno, CA Complaint - Hiding pornography in the horror film section
Complaint
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS -- I had begged my Blockbuster, well not begged. Rather slyly kept hinting that they need a horror film section.
So they get one, the first 3 films I rent were no less than horror porn. With rape scenes, I'm serious. I can barely belive it myself, what with their family friendly whatever.
I don't want to talk about it, because then it'll be a whole "Well we told you horror films were bad", and then me saying "rape pornography with a crappy horror themed storyline, is NOT a horror film!" Since, I'm sure those of you who have complained here know. It seems a requirement to be hired at Blockbuster, is to have a IQ barely above that of a retarded child. So trying to explain this to them, would be a complete waste of time.
If Blockbuster wants to rent pornography, they should have a back area for it. They should not try to hide it in the drama section, and horror section of their stores. They're not kidding anyone, it's known their family friendly image is a sham.
They are a company that has consistantly promoted mysogynistic, woman-hating, and woman-devaluing media. This last stunt with the horror-porn is it. I'm not about to go to a store, who thinks I'm so stupid as to belive a porno movie with a horror tint to it, is a horror film. Apperantly I guess the guy who runs Blockbuster and decides what films they provide is retarded to. "Duh, I didn't realize it was porn me sorry. Me didn't know"
Amazing, how we as Americans, are giving our jobs to the most ignorant, and stupid people our country offers. It's not that amazing we're outsourcing now, if you think about it this way. It's virtually impossible to get a job these days, unless you act like a mindless zombie.
As well as for Blockbuster to think it's justifiable to sell videos that depict woman violence. Then claim well horror films depict violence towards women. Horror is the only genre that shows women being strong and defending themselves, realistically. Yet people just mindlessly belive, that mainstream films like Scream and well, anything by Wes Craven, are representative of the entire genre. That's why Blockbuster probaly feels they can sneak these "gems" in there, and nobody will be the wiser.
So they get one, the first 3 films I rent were no less than horror porn. With rape scenes, I'm serious. I can barely belive it myself, what with their family friendly whatever.
I don't want to talk about it, because then it'll be a whole "Well we told you horror films were bad", and then me saying "rape pornography with a crappy horror themed storyline, is NOT a horror film!" Since, I'm sure those of you who have complained here know. It seems a requirement to be hired at Blockbuster, is to have a IQ barely above that of a retarded child. So trying to explain this to them, would be a complete waste of time.
If Blockbuster wants to rent pornography, they should have a back area for it. They should not try to hide it in the drama section, and horror section of their stores. They're not kidding anyone, it's known their family friendly image is a sham.
They are a company that has consistantly promoted mysogynistic, woman-hating, and woman-devaluing media. This last stunt with the horror-porn is it. I'm not about to go to a store, who thinks I'm so stupid as to belive a porno movie with a horror tint to it, is a horror film. Apperantly I guess the guy who runs Blockbuster and decides what films they provide is retarded to. "Duh, I didn't realize it was porn me sorry. Me didn't know"
Amazing, how we as Americans, are giving our jobs to the most ignorant, and stupid people our country offers. It's not that amazing we're outsourcing now, if you think about it this way. It's virtually impossible to get a job these days, unless you act like a mindless zombie.
As well as for Blockbuster to think it's justifiable to sell videos that depict woman violence. Then claim well horror films depict violence towards women. Horror is the only genre that shows women being strong and defending themselves, realistically. Yet people just mindlessly belive, that mainstream films like Scream and well, anything by Wes Craven, are representative of the entire genre. That's why Blockbuster probaly feels they can sneak these "gems" in there, and nobody will be the wiser.
Comments:
Posted by rhondam718732 on 2007-06-13:
I live in the NW burbs of Illinois as well and have visited many Blockbusters over the years of moving, etc. I can hardly believe that yours didn't have a horror section set up? Come on. Also, porn horror? Are you for real?
Posted by DBone on 2007-06-13:
Maybe they thought you said (w)horror section!
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
I sincerely doubt there is actual 'porn' in the horror section. What was the movie rating of the movies you rented? R? NR? MA?
Posted by chemman on 2007-06-13:
Do you actually believe the head of Blockbuster personnally views each movie before allowing the movie on its' shelves? I'm sure they make most of their decisons based on the MPAA ratings. If you want to complain, then the complaint should be directed at the movie industry that makes these horror movies, not Blockbuster for carrying them. One of the most horrific rapes scenes I have seen depicted in a movie was in the remake of "Hills Have Eyes", which was a mainstream horror flick with an "R" rating, so is Blockbuster not supposed to carry this film?
Posted by Justusryan on 2007-06-13:
Don't they have boxes that you can read the back of before making a selection?
Posted by heaven17 on 2007-06-13:
You sound awfully sensitive for someone renting horror movies. My only suggestion would be to do a little research on any titles you may plan to rent or try romantic comedies.
What were the three movies you rented that you consider 'porn'?
What were the three movies you rented that you consider 'porn'?
Posted by runaway on 2007-06-13:
I would hope that if anyone was giving your letter ANY credibility it would be lost after your comments "It seems a requirement to be hired at Blockbuster, is to have a IQ barely above that of a retarded child", "decides what films they provide is retarded to", and "we as Americans, are giving our jobs to the most ignorant, and stupid people our country offers." Where I live, even the "retarded" know enough to read the back of the box and look at the labels for rating information before renting the movie.
Posted by lobo65 on 2007-06-13:
Like the others said, if you are that easily offended then YOU need to do some research before renting movies. It's not that hard to find reviews online.
Posted by One-Eyed Willie on 2007-06-13:
At what point did the Blockbuster employee twist your arm and strong arm you into renting these movies? If you are sensitive to these types of films I suggest looking up reviews on the internet. Oh wait the internet is filled with porn too. Chemman, I too thought of the Hills Have Eyes scene. I'm pretty okay with horror movie scenes, but that one kind of tweaked me the wrong way a little.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
Stick to the rated "G" movies.Disney,etc.
Posted by iDuckie on 2007-06-13:
just as an FYI, there is a difference in "soft core" porno vs "hard core" porno. Blockbuster does NOT rent hard core. A lot of horror franchises have built themselves on characters having sex in the movies. Look at Friday the 13th. It's guaranteed in those movies if you have sex, you will DIE. You should really learn the rules of a horror movie. http://www.savageresearch.com/humor/horrorMovieRules.html
Posted by spiderman2 on 2007-06-13:
Get over yourself Violet. As sensitive as you try to come off how many times did you use the word "retarded" in your letter. That is offensive. so let me quote you and say this "It seems a requirement to be hired at Blockbuster, is to have a IQ barely above that of a retarded child." So, that means they are smarter than you right?!?
Posted by chemman on 2007-06-13:
One-eyed, Yeah I'm a big fan of horror books and movies, but that scene was a bit much for me to stomach. I suppose that means the writer/director did his job really well. I liked the movie overall, I just warn people that I recommend it to that there is one very intense scene.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
I am sure the parents of a child that acutlly has a mental disability will find your letter insulting. I have a feeling that the real reason that you are angry at Blockbuster is because you wanted a job there and they did not give you one. Face it who would give a job to someone that can't even spell believe. Also if horror films are too scarry for you don't rent them.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
Were you not horrified by the porn?
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
Howdy violet,
You do have a valid complaint. A family establishment need not harbor Pornography. If you choose to stay away, you are contributing to thier error you so pointed out. You found it, You report it. Replay the undesirable scenes to your nearest police station and they will make the call either way. You come off to us like a responcible wannabe citizen, just take it all the way. OR you come here and get all kinds of diverse opinions.
You do have a valid complaint. A family establishment need not harbor Pornography. If you choose to stay away, you are contributing to thier error you so pointed out. You found it, You report it. Replay the undesirable scenes to your nearest police station and they will make the call either way. You come off to us like a responcible wannabe citizen, just take it all the way. OR you come here and get all kinds of diverse opinions.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
I'm starting to think that there are differing opinions on the meaning of 'soft porn' going on here.
Posted by heaven17 on 2007-06-13:
Kid-7, in all fairness, we still don't know what the OP considers 'porn' here. You may just get her laughed out of the police station.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
As I stated, She will know either way. AND for FYI police station personnel is not in the business of laughing at people. They will treat you with just as much respect as you come in the door with. Besides, I think the OP knows what Porn is and is not. The OP stated that he/she wanted to see Horror. I also think a watcher of Horror knows porn when it's shown. You're valid wondering what the op considers Porn. Why don't you ask the op your self for explisit detail? However tell ghostbuster to leave the room.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-06-13:
ghostbuster, you're a riot.
Posted by heaven17 on 2007-06-14:
I watch a lot (a LOT) of horror myself and I can see how some movies can be, well, intense, to say the least. But porn? That's up to the individual, in my opinion. I mean, the horror genre isn't exactly known for it's subtle advertising; with most of them , you really can judge a book, er, movie by its cover.
Buyer (or renter) beware.
I suggest the OP stick to PG-13 horror (and, VioletYoshi, please, for the love of GOD, don't ever rent I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE! You'll probably implode).
Buyer (or renter) beware.
I suggest the OP stick to PG-13 horror (and, VioletYoshi, please, for the love of GOD, don't ever rent I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE! You'll probably implode).
Posted by Nightstalker on 2007-06-19:
Let me put this to you as simply as possible... mmmkuy? If you flip the box over and look at the back you'll usually find a large square box with different letters in it. Some have a "G", some have a "PG", "PG-13" or even an "R". "R" is bad, mmmkuy? And a lot of times they even list the reasons these movies required an R rating. Be on the lookout for descriptions such as, "Graphic Nudity", "Graphic Violence", "Sexual Violence", "Graphic Sexual Violence Involving Nudity and Cheez-Whiz", Etc... And if ya wanna whine about nudity in movies, do yourself (and us) a favor and keep your prudish butt in the Disney section.
Posted by sum1special313 on 2007-09-24:
Being one of the "mindless zombies" that has worked for Blockbuster, I must say that your comment about Blockbuster INTENTIONALLY carrying pornographic films is misinformed at best. At least 4 times since I've worked for the company, we've pulled titles from the shelves once we realized that it was actually porn. True, the employees are supposed to watch as many of the films we carry as possible to insure that we are in fact maintaining the "family friendly" environment, but every Tuesday there's usually at least a half dozen movies coming out. Having families of our own and other responsibilities means that some times, we don't know what's in a movie until after it's been on the shelf for a week or so. However, the Horror section of the store is for... HORRIFIC movies. Duh.
Learn more about the rating system, pay more attention to what the box says. Not only will a movie list whether its an R rated film, but usually it will tell you "for strong language, adult content, sexuality, etc." It is not the Blockbuster employees sole repsponsibility to make sure we babysit your choices.
Learn more about the rating system, pay more attention to what the box says. Not only will a movie list whether its an R rated film, but usually it will tell you "for strong language, adult content, sexuality, etc." It is not the Blockbuster employees sole repsponsibility to make sure we babysit your choices.
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