The Great Shot Gordo Award for Most Cinematic Shot
The slow-motion machete beheading of Jason's mom
In the discussion (3)
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- The mom's beheading, with the slow-mo machete coming down, is the pick, because it became a hallmark and staple of these movies.
- A participant is asked whether you could cut somebody's head off with a dull old knife of that size; the velocity makes it doubtful, and in two Ginny's attempt only damages Jason's shoulder.
- You would need a samurai-level katana as in Black Rain (transcribed 'black brain') and technique, since even House of the Dragon shows a miss; the hosts do not think she is strong enough, but the shot is iconic.