S&Man (2006)

S&Man (2006) is an audacious exploration into the shadowy world of voyeurism and its compelling relationship with the art of filmmaking. The journey begins with a nod to Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom," a cinematic exploration of voyeurism that serves as a provocative introduction to the theme. Director JT Petty uses this as a springboard to delve into the eerie correlation between the act of voyeurism and the creation of horror films. Departing from the realm of classic horror, Petty dives into the murky waters of the underground fetish film industry, a realm that deals in disturbing pseudo-snuff films, ripe with horror scenarios that would make even a hardened horror aficionado squirm. The infamous "S&Man" series takes the spotlight, a production where the act of being unknowingly followed forms the spine-chilling core of the narrative. Petty's exploration is punctuated with captivating interviews from the creators and performers behind these unsettling films. As he intertwines these narratives with mainstream horror classics like "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer," the results are as fascinating as they are discomforting. Relying on insights from horror scholar Carol Clover, author of "Men, Women, and Chainsaws," and his own experiences as a horror director, Petty posits that the allure of horror films springs from the same voyeuristic impulses that these fetish videos exploit. In a final, daring move, Petty turns the mirror towards the audience, challenging them to scrutinize their own fascination with the genres of horror, violence, and torture. For connoisseurs of the genre, S&Man might prove to be the most disconcerting horror film experience they've encountered in a long time.

S&Man is a horror movie featuring Carol J. Clover and directed by J.T. Petty.

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