Jack invents a machine that hypnotizes his adopted family, allowing him to talk them into killing themselves. Dora develops psychic abilities after a bully knocks her over a ledge. Jack and Dora learn to cope in their own ways. This initial slap is the first of many to feature a loud smacking sound that is pretty hilarious. He is slapped across the face one night when he asks for a cat. She grows up loving and missing her brother. Dora is adopted by a loving couple, but she has trouble fitting in. Jack ( Alexis Arquette) and Dora (Sarah Smuts Kennedy) are siblings who are sent to an orphanage after their mother has a breakdown. Murderous inventions, excessive wind blowing, and some really unsexy sex set the tone in this week’s strange and fantastic adventure, Jack Be Nimble. Released in United States September 1993 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 9-18, 1993.) Released in United States 1994 (Shown at American Film Market (AFM) in Los Angeles February 24 - March 4, 1994. Released in United States Summer June 10, 1994. Dora is raised by a loving family while Jack is raised by an abusive couple that uses their children to tend to the farm. Feature directorial debut for Garth Maxwell. Garth Maxwell’s 1993 horror film is about a brother and sister torn apart when they are each adopted by very different families. Like nursery rhymes, we know that fairy tales are much darker and violent than their Disney counterparts and tend to go hand in hand with nursery rhymes. Whatever the rhyme, these joyous songs taught to children tend to be laden in grim meaning. “Jack Be Nimble” is often said to be about a pirate. A history of disease is recounted in “Ring A-Round the Roses” and a sinister royal monarch is said to be the topic in “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”. There are always creepy connotations in fairy tales and nursery rhymes. From head turning horror to oddball science fiction, this column examines the films that will leave a lasting impression for centuries to come. Strange and Fantastic Tales of the 20th Century is a look back at the weirdest, most memorable, and most off center movies of the 20th century. Listen to the latest episode of the AIPT Movies Podcast!
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