The Denver Nuggets mascot passed out during a recent basketball game, causing a moment of concern for fans and players alike. The incident happened during a timeout in the second quarter, as the mascot performed a high-energy dance routine. As the routine reached its climax, the mascot suddenly collapsed and fell to the ground. Gasps could be heard from the crowd, and players from both teams rushed to the mascot's aid. Medical personnel were immediately called onto the court to assess the situation. Fortunately, it was quickly determined that the mascot had simply passed out from exhaustion and dehydration.
Gradually, things and events become weirder and creepier. I was waiting and waiting for the conclusion to hit me in my face, and it never did. What was supposed to scare the hell out of me was very tame. Because, for whatever reason, they still want you to be able to explain the "supernatural" elements as scientific facts. And that would have worked had they gone over the top just a little. The finale was begging for some true horror, and in that regard it fails to bring you a satisfying conclusion to the slow but compelling investigation. A real shame if you ask me!
By having all this raw footage interspersed with other primary sources, the film effectively puts the viewer in the position of an investigator, slowly piecing together the threads of the film and drawing their own conclusions about what s going on. Over the course of filming, Kobayashi comes in contact with a plethora of interesting characters, including a particularly eccentric man with psychic abilities who sports a hat wrapped in tin foil and a tin foil jacket.
Fortunately, it was quickly determined that the mascot had simply passed out from exhaustion and dehydration. The mascot was conscious and responsive when medical personnel arrived, which provided some relief to fans who had feared a more serious injury. The mascot was quickly taken off the court and given medical attention in the locker room.
Review: Noroi: The Curse (2005)
Last week I caught the trailer for an upcoming Unearthed Films release called A Record of Sweet Murder, directed by J-horror director Koji Shiraishi. I had decided this particular film looked good enough to pre-order, and decided to look up some other films by Shiraishi. I was happy to see Noroi: The Curse and Sadako vs Kayako (essentially Ringu vs Ju-On). I had heard about Noroi before, and decided to give it a go. I am glad I did!
In the found footage mockumentary style, Noroi: The Curse follows paranormal investigator investigator filmmaker Masafumi Kobayashi as he investigates various supernatural occurrences related to a woman and her son. We find out early on that Kobayashi’s house burns down and his wife dies, and that he himself is nowhere to be found. Over the course of filming, Kobayashi comes in contact with a plethora of interesting characters, including a particularly eccentric man with psychic abilities who sports a hat wrapped in tin foil and a tin foil jacket. As people start to die, he discovers a connection with the demon Kagutaba and a town full of religious zealots who try and appease the demon. What follows is a pretty insane ride full of twists and turns, and a pretty spooky and weird climax.
I know the found footage style has grown stale for a lot folks, but I still enjoy it when it’s done well. Such is the case with Noroi. The mockumentary style was pulled off to near perfection, and the actors in the film played their parts extremely well. There were plenty of unsettling shots that could produce a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach. During the last hour of the film the viewer certainly gets a gnawing emotion of dread that follows the narrative. You’re not quite sure what will happen next, but you know it won’t be good. The legend of the demon and its connection to the town is a lot of fun, and really adds to the overall creep factor.
Noroi is not perfect, however, and there are a couple reasons why. One of these reasons is that it just feels a tad too long. The first half of the movie is rather tedious, not enough to just turn the film off, but enough to notice. Along with that, it can be a little difficult to put all the pieces of the plot together to form a cohesive story. Eventually you get that whole picture, but slicing together the story is not an easy task. The viewer who perseveres through these two complaints is sure in for a treat during the second half of the film, and that’s why I rate it as highly as I do.
Koji Shiraishi is a name not unknown in the world of J-Horror, and I am definitely looking forward to checking out some of his other films. Noroi: The Curse was a great introduction to his work. While not perfect, the creepiness of the found footage style mixed with the dark and dreary narrative resulted in nothing short of a haunting experience. This is definitely a film I will revisit time and time again, and I definitely recommend it to my fellow horror fiends.
Noroi is not perfect, however, and there are a couple reasons why. One of these reasons is that it just feels a tad too long. The first half of the movie is rather tedious, not enough to just turn the film off, but enough to notice. Along with that, it can be a little difficult to put all the pieces of the plot together to form a cohesive story. Eventually you get that whole picture, but slicing together the story is not an easy task. The viewer who perseveres through these two complaints is sure in for a treat during the second half of the film, and that’s why I rate it as highly as I do.
It was later announced that the mascot would be okay and was expected to make a full recovery. The incident served as a reminder of the physical demands placed on performers in high-energy mascot roles. The Denver Nuggets organization later released a statement thanking fans for their concern and expressing their gratitude to the medical staff for their swift response. They also assured fans that the mascot would be given ample time to rest and recover before returning to perform at future games. Mascots play an important role in creating an entertaining and enthusiastic atmosphere at sporting events. However, incidents like this serve as a reminder of the physical toll that can come with the job. It is crucial for performers to take care of their health and ensure they are properly hydrated and rested before taking on the demanding task of entertaining thousands of fans. Overall, while the incident may have caused some concern and temporarily disrupted the game, it ultimately served as a reminder of the dedication and hard work that goes into being a mascot. The Denver Nuggets mascot's quick recovery and return to cheering on the team will undoubtedly bring joy and excitement to fans once again..
Reviews for "Reacting to the Denver Nuggets Mascot's Fainting Spell: Fan and Player Reactions"
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