Another Look Into A Wonderland Film & Lewis Carroll With Phantasmagoria
June 25, 2009
All this discussion of a new Alice In Wonderland film reminds me of one I have been very anxious to come out. Phantasmagoria: The Visions Of Lewis Carroll is a film that has been in the making for some time now by Marilyn Manson.
Love him or hate him, there is no denying the art and perspective that comes with the man; his videos and shows are very beautiful to see. When he first began the concept of this film his focus was with the story of Alice In Wonderland, however after researching into Lewis Carroll and his story, Manson soon found great interest and a need to tell this tale. The role of Alice In Wonderland plays a big role in Lewis Carroll’s life and will have a great part in this film as well.
Manson has said that he wishes to “redefine the horror genre” and that “It’s kind of a return to Hitchcock-style psychological horror about letting your mind do the damage and sometimes what you don’t see is scarier.” His aim is to be unconventional by being traditional.
The synopsis of this film is as follows:
“Victorian Enlgland.
A haunted writer in an isolated castle is tormented by sleepless nights and visions of a girl named Alice. He finds himself becoming a symptom of his own invention.
“Now all my nightmares know my name.”
He is Lewis Carroll. Terrified of what waits for him each night.”
Current casting has Marilyn Manson as Lewis Carroll, Lily Cole as Alice, Evan Rachel Wood as Alice’s alter ego, and Tilda Swinton as Lewis Caroll’s dream wife. Angelina Jolie is also said to be in negotiation for the role of The Red Queen but nothing has yet been set. Production has been put on hold until Manson’s next release, but we are to expect an unconventional release. Time will only tell, though I hope it is sooner than later.
i’m certainly interested in seeing what this is all about! if anyone can create something surreal, it’s manson!
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Agreed, and the concept of bringing back a Hitchcock feel really appeals to me. I think the art direction and perspective would be a refreshing one on the scene.
I just want to see it happen, though!
i just love lily cole in this… shes totally amazing!!!
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This is the first I’ve heard of this and it sounds pretty promising I must say..
Wow, sounds really cool! I’ve never heard of this before
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I don’t know that it has gotten a lot of attention, I heard about it a while back and think about it from time to time. Updates seem impossible to find..
I really want to see it happen!
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I can’t wait for this to come out. It’s about time somebody starting making quality horror movies again. Marilyn Manson has a talent for creating things that goes way beyond music, I think . . . this should be really, really good.
Matt, agreed! I only have a concern that natural talent and distractions come too into play. Hopefully there will be an unconventional announcement soon in the works. That of course meaning work has been in progress… this is something we need- not another empty copy of a film. I cannot wait to see this come through. I trust Manson to produce something great and needed here.
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