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I distinctly remember the moments when I watched this film. It was my Mom and my bonding moment. Though Sometimes They Come Back, the book is a lot more detailed. Sometimes They Come Back aced the Stephen King-adapted films. I didn’t really know any of the sequels. I tended not to like them as much as I love the storyline in the first film. Though the days of my childhood are gone, I never really let myself grow up because growing up sucks. Sometimes They Come Back speaks volumes about my childhood.
Let’s get into the review.
Synopsis
A high school teacher that is a little hot headed transfers to a new school and a new life. As we vivit the past, that’s honestly the worst part for me. With a family to protect, Jimmy Norman (Tim Matheson) is contantly reminded about his short temper and reason for leaving his last school.
A Legacy Of Terror
I guess you could call it a “demented Freedom Writer” who received such a sarcastic comeback. And has to deal with undead bullies and interruptions by local jocks and downright jerks. I remember the sadness I felt with Little Jimmy, and the pain and guilt. You could feel the scenes crush your soul, but you still keep watching through your own pain for the characters. Sometimes They Come Back will not make you laugh; it’s a straight-up made-for-TV release. This movie is a stepping stone to the horror genre for the intense viewers of horror and King fans. I personally think it brought generations of horror fans into their comfort level. It’s a movie you could watch a thousand times, and the moment of tragic consequences.
The story really takes shape when the ominous entities of the local bullies from years ago start attending the classroom with each life lost. That still hurts me a bit too. The lives lost are a way for them to come back from the dead. Sometimes They Come Back is so cool to me because I have been interested in 60’s style, and the film is a step back in time where I can relate to the story, as I was bullied relentlessly and some ghosts of the past still come to me in my worst times, and that’s saying a lot about an under-the-radar enjoyable film.
There is a feeling that they were back to do damage control, and the fact that you know they are dead and still dress like it’s 1956 or so. How many times are you going to get hurt in one film? I walked away so depressed I couldn’t even think. That’s another reason I feel safe watching this film; I don’t have to reflect on the day, or getting bullied takes a lot out of you, especially when those young men start showing up in your classes to make a mockery of you. I know that happens at every school, but not my ghouls running the streets hunting down Jimmy.
In The End
I can also relate to the devastating loss that changed my outlook on life. Because I too lost a sibling years ago, not violent, but traumatic, and each thought of her hurts. I couldn’t imagine my past coming back to haunt me, hellbent on revenge. Some call it an eye for an eye and a jaded adult who chooses violence. I can’t say I would go hunting them down, though, intead it’s the opposite.
I’ll also be honest that this film made me rethink my evening walk
