As with many cult and art films,Tuskis a polarizing movie that you either love or hate.
This horror love letter of poetic disgust is no exception to the genres love-hate relationship.
And regardless of opinion on the story,Tusks visuals are quite shocking.
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Smiths beyond quirky creativity is what givesTuskits legs… or flippers?…
and his dedicated fans are partially to blame for its Frankenstein-esque creation.
How Did ‘Tusk’ Come About?
In line with many of Kevin Smiths projects,Tuskbegan with a joke.
As you’re free to imagine, the audience voted 100% yes.
What is ‘Tusk’ About?
a question that has indeed been pondered by humans for lifetimes.
As the two men growl and scream in an animalistic manner their journey into the social experiment begins.
The pursuit of finding what separates man from beast seems to be the overarching theme of the film.
In this way LaPointe sees Howard as the beast for his murderous ways and lack of conscience.
Howard believes that humans themselves lack humanity.
What Separates Human From Animal?
Wallaces enclosure itself is a mosaic of clues and symbolism.
Perhaps its our ability to make a joke out of the concept as a whole.
