Black Christmas - Official Trailer [HD]Youtube

To say the least, I'm very reluctant to spend my time on a movie with an official trailer that paves the way for anyone to conclude who the killer is, what group they're a part of, and why they are killing. That's the premise of a slasher film, why a killer is killing, and which characters survive at the end to find out. We may not know who will live out of the final squad of sisters shown, but it's very likely their holiday spirit, and people's interest in this film, have both been slain. It won't matter because viewers saw the characters find out who is killing them and then prepare to brawl.

Unfortunately, I have more examples. Here is another upcoming film from Universal Pictures. For anyone excited for "The Invisible Man" starring Elizabeth Moss, don't worry I have the entire movie here for you. Spoiler alert.

The Invisible Man - Official Trailer [HD]Youtube

So you're telling me that I was supposed to be surprised that the man is invisible in "The Invisible Man" and not actually dead? Who would have thought? Maybe me, if I had skipped this trailer. It's a shame this trailer has made the structure of the plot so obvious, because we for sure know he or someone is invisible and stalking her. Elizabeth Moss's character claims she isn't crazy, and next thing we know she's in a psychiatric ward and it's shown that her suspicions were somewhat true!

Although I just reasoned why these trailers were poorly executed, it doesn't mean I won't take part in a theater experience and watch these movies for my own entertainment. I look forward to reviewing these both, and trust even if plot points are exposed, great filmmaking and storytelling may take place.

While trailers and advertisements before movies are surely passable, skipping them is not something many do out of choice. In 2018 I made the decision to avoid all trailers when I went to see a movie, either through volunteering to get popcorn, closing my eyes and covering my ears, or simply planning the time I walked in real close to the actual start time. However, I don't think I would subject myself to that media isolation again. I enjoy the anticipation too much, and instead only turn away from a trailer if it gives away to much. Or if it's an Avenger's movie.