Twisted Nerve

[Windthrop]

Watched 'Twisted Nerve' last night and was struck by the Bernard Herrman 'whistling' score. I've never seen this film before but have heard that score elsewhere, and recently, but can't for the life of me remember where - can anyone help ?

[jezandliz1]

It has been used in Tarantino's Kill Bill but not sure if it was 1 or 2.

[Windthrop]

Originally Posted by jezandliz1 It has been used in Tarantino's Kill Bill but not sure if it was 1 or 2.

Am ashamed to admit thought I have recordings of both I haven't yet seen them so it isn't them - but thanks for your contribution.

[Aaryk Noctivagus]

I watched a bit of 'Twisted Nerve' and loved Bernard Herrmann's score (of course)... but switched off at the point when it was suggested the Psychopath might be Autistic... it was one mention during the Downs Syndrome lecture sequence. I've read that the beginning of the movie (which I did not see) carrys a disclaimer in regards to Downs Syndrome because of the outcry at the time of its release.

The attitude towards Downs Syndrome and mis-information about both it and relatives of people with Downs Syndrome is really really distasteful.

Being diagnosed with Autism myself, when it was mentioned I just didn't wish to continue with the movie. Autism and Psychopathy (Sociopathy) are almost direct opposites to each other and neither has anything to do with having Downs Syndrome in the family... not one of the three have any connection whatsoever.

I was only diagnosed with Autism in 2002 having spent most of my life being completely misunderstood. Autism itself is bearly understood currently. I admit I am rather sensitive to public misunderstanding of Autism (discovering I am Autistic, lifted a burdon of self hate and self blame from my shoulders, after a lifetime being misunderstood)... especially in the ways it is being abused by certain newspapers and legal representatives who see it as the new tool for getting criminals off.

The fact of the matter, as an examination of how Autism generally affects individuals with it (rule following, strong notions of justice, difficulty being dishonest, social uncertainty), is probably that Autistics are much less likely to commit pre-meditated or cold crime than the non-autistic community. Crimes of passion, maybe... some Autistics can have quite a temper, but no more so than many non-Autistics.

OK, its only a movie. However, movies can colour people's notions just as the press can... movies have been used for propaganda purposes, so this is recognised. Excuse me my sensitivity, like I've had to excuse the insensitivity of many others during my life time.

[batman]

Unfortunately this type of error regarding mental health issues is still commonplace today. Even films which claim to be 'positive' usually end up trotting out the same old cliches etc. The new Mental Health Act will probably make things worse with it's Monority Report style 'predictive' assessment strategy.

Bats.

[Carmel]

Aarky you must remember that when this film was made in the 60's little was known about downs and autism, people with both were sent to places as the were referred to as not capable now we know that this is rubbish people with downs lead normal full lives now were they go to work and some live alone and fend for themselves and people with Autism depending on how severe of course lead full and independant lives too where they have families and work in good jobs it was the not knowing then that was the problem. You are a great example you are intelligent and have a lovely wife and family that in itself speaks volumes.

[DocRobertPepper]

This is also used in Tarantino's new film Death Proof on one of the girls phones as her ring tone