100 Youtube Videos - No. 3 - That's a nasty thought
Firstly, sorry it's been a while since I did one of these! On the plus side, today's recommended Youtube video has the potential to introduce you to a truly fantastic show. I only heard of Harper's Island for the first time this year, but it was a show that ran in 2009 on CBS, for one season of 13 episodes (not because it got cancelled - it was only ever intended to last that long). The tag line was '13 WEEKS. 25 SUSPECTS. 1 KILLER', and it is essentially a horror movie taking place across 13 hours rather than the usual one and a half hours of a film. But it's SO MUCH better than a horror movie (and also has less gore, so if you're not a fan of blood, you can probably get away with just closing your eyes occasionally). Because it has 13 episodes to work with, you not only get a complex plot, but also lovable and interesting characters, developing romances and relationships, and a whole host of twists and turns that you couldn't fit into an average horror movie.
The series begins with Abby Mills returning to Harper's Island for the wedding of her childhood friend Henry. She originally left when her mother was murdered by mass killer John Wakefield, and soon similar murders begin to occur (with at least one death per episode), putting the wedding party, not surprisingly, on edge.
This show had me laughing, crying, screaming, shouting at the screen, and of course, shipping. It contains one of the cutest couples ever - Cal and Chloe - and some cracking performances by both well-known actors (Christopher Gorham and Katie Cassidy are excellent, and Supernatural's Jim Beaver is outstanding), as well as previously-unknowns. It kept me guessing right up until the end, and I would highly recommend you check it out.
The Youtube video I've chosen to introduce you to this show is a fan-made theatrical trailer. It doesn't include anything I would class as a spoiler and I think it's safe to watch before seeing the show. There are other trailers around, including an official CBS trailer which can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNoQM8jH75o but it does show quick glimpses of the first 4 deaths, and as such I haven't chosen that one to post here.
Warning: Contains some blood, and an image of a dead animal. Made by StygianFilms, who has given me permission to post.
The series begins with Abby Mills returning to Harper's Island for the wedding of her childhood friend Henry. She originally left when her mother was murdered by mass killer John Wakefield, and soon similar murders begin to occur (with at least one death per episode), putting the wedding party, not surprisingly, on edge.
This show had me laughing, crying, screaming, shouting at the screen, and of course, shipping. It contains one of the cutest couples ever - Cal and Chloe - and some cracking performances by both well-known actors (Christopher Gorham and Katie Cassidy are excellent, and Supernatural's Jim Beaver is outstanding), as well as previously-unknowns. It kept me guessing right up until the end, and I would highly recommend you check it out.
The Youtube video I've chosen to introduce you to this show is a fan-made theatrical trailer. It doesn't include anything I would class as a spoiler and I think it's safe to watch before seeing the show. There are other trailers around, including an official CBS trailer which can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNoQM8jH75o but it does show quick glimpses of the first 4 deaths, and as such I haven't chosen that one to post here.
Warning: Contains some blood, and an image of a dead animal. Made by StygianFilms, who has given me permission to post.
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