With the severe lack of good shows on television; special thanks to the Writers Guild of America, and yet another extended length of time between episodes of Lost, I went out on a limb and embraced a new show. Typically, I do not watch a great deal of horror, because I’m not the biggest fan of blood and guts, or being scared. That sort of carries over to my sweeping disdain for slasher flicks, recently popularized by tripe such as: Hostel and Touristas. They’re simply not what I would call good cinema. That being said, my recent foray into the world of Dexter, has been an unbelievable journey into the mind of a serial killer.
Although Dexter airs on Showcase here in Canada, I doubt it will be long before the show is picked up by the new Action and Suspense Channel known as “13th Street.” This new speciality channel will air thriller and horror films exclusively. In order to promote 13th Street, the bathroom of a nightclub in Hamburg was specially prepared with an ultra-realistic viral installation. Just after entering the room, the light suddenly goes out and all surfaces are bathed in Black light, which shows a bloody crime scene all around you. Next to the mirror, the German text reads: “See what others don’t see. 13th Street. The Action and Suspense Channel.” Don’t kid yourself, you would run away screaming like a little girl if this campaign infiltrated your restroom.
